CAREER ACCELERATOR

Helping Young Marketing Professionals Further Their Career with Experienced Marketing Leaders.

CAREER ACCELERATOR

The Career Accelerator program helps young marketing professionals further their career with the help of an experienced marketing professional. Inspired by the success of Mentor Exchange, this program is specifically designed to meet the needs of junior marketing professionals looking to move up the ladder in their careers, and runs from April to January of each year, with applications and matching taking place between February to April.

Career Accelerator Mentee Criteria

  • A Marketing professional between that ages of 24 to 35;
  • With at least 1 year into a career in the Marketing, Advertising, and Communications industry
  • Looking for guidance on the next step in their career 
  • Career-focused and driven to achieve professional success

Career Accelerator Mentee Benefits

  • 1 on 1 interaction with a mid-level marketing mentor to assist in setting professional goals, provide career advice, and an objective perspective on your career path.
  • 1 Year American Marketing Association Global Membership
  • Virtual launch reception
  • Guided additional learning resources
  • 1 free ticket to any AMA Toronto regular programming event
  • Free access to all monthly Marketing Networking Group (MNG) events

“I received a lot of constructive feedback on positioning myself for the right jobs. My mentor helped me perfect my cover letter and resume, opened my profile up to his network, and prepped me for interviews with mock interviews.”

2024 CA Mentee

Program Details

  • April to January
  • Price: $250
  • 5 one-on-one mentorship meetings with a mid-level marketing mentor
  • Scientifically matched pairings based on the data you provide on your career goals

Meet the Mentors for Career Accelerator

KC Shendelman
KC Shendelman
Longo's
Rafael Tercarolli
Rafael Tercarolli
Principal, Social Marketing
Hootsuite
Barbara Boyd
Barbara Boyd
Marketing and Communications consultant
Boyd Communications and Marketing
Santo Ligotti
Santo Ligotti
VP of Member Services and Marketing
Retail Council of Canada

Mentor Exchange Industry Sponsors & Partners

The Career Accelerator Learning Program