Participating in the APMP NCA Mentor-Protégé Program has been an incredibly valuable experience. My mentor has been very helpful in supporting me with tasks I needed assistance with at work. She has taught me skills that enabled me to more easily complete tasks I found challenging. tasks I need assistance with at work. Her outside perspective has been invaluable, especially in helping me accept, adapt, and react to circumstances during the proposal process that are out of my control. My mentor has been ensuring we meet at a cadence that suits my current needs, and although we’ve faced some challenges with a 12-hour time difference, we’ve managed to meet several times a month. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to grow professionally.

Participating in the APMP NCA Mentor-Protégé Program has been an incredibly rewarding experience. My protégé this year has been eager to learn and grow, and our regular meetings have focused on building her confidence, enhancing her networking skills, and learning how to develop a Capture plan. The connection we’ve built is so strong that we plan to continue meeting even after the program ends. I’ve mentored in this program before, and each time has been fulfilling. In fact, I am still in regular contact with a couple of my former protégés, who I now consider as friends. I highly encourage others to join and experience the same rewards. – Cheryl H., 2024 participant

As someone newly entering the Proposal Management industry, I recognized the importance of building a solid foundation in this field to make a meaningful impact as a Proposal Coordinator. To achieve this, I joined the APMP Mentor-Protégé program with the goal of broadening my knowledge and learning from experienced professionals. I saw this program as an invaluable opportunity to immerse myself in industry best practices, strategies, and techniques that would allow me to make a lasting impact in my role. Through the guidance and insights of my mentor, I aimed to enhance my skills, navigate challenges more effectively, and contribute to the success of my team and organization. My mentor provided invaluable guidance not only in navigating the business aspects of my role but also in emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which I have found to be extremely beneficial. I have seen extensive growth in myself through my experience in the Mentor-Protégé program and know that the connections and lessons I have gained will continue to positive influence my career for years to come.

I joined the Mentor-Protege Program at just the right time. Before I found out about proposal development, conversations didn’t last long when people asked me what I want to do professionally because I honestly didn’t know. But now, I can talk about proposal development with my mentor for hours. He has provided me with advice and insights that have yielded tangible fruit: I got my Foundations Certification, I landed my first official proposal development job, and I’m a better contributor to my teams.

I joined the Mentor-Protege Program at just the right time. Before I found out about proposal development, conversations didn’t last long when people asked me what I want to do professionally because I honestly didn’t know. But now, I can talk about proposal development with my mentor for hours. He has provided me with advice and insights that have yielded tangible fruit: I got my Foundations Certification, I landed my first official proposal development job, and I’m a better contributor to my teams.

I joined the Mentor-Protege Program in the midst of my first entry-level job/proposal position. At that point in my life, I realized that I was in the right profession, but did not have a good sense of what long-term career I could have in this industry. Thanks to the program’s activities and my Mentor’s sage advice, I gained the knowledge and confidence that I needed to forge my own path and propel my career to its next step. Without the Mentor-Protege program, I would not be as happy and professionally fulfilled in my proposal manager role as I am now; I don’t know about you, but I would call that a success!