We're excited to welcome you to the ATD Puget Sound 2H2026 Mentorship Program, and it all begins with our Kickoff Session on July 30!
Welcome to a community where learning is shared, meaningful connections are built, and everyone has something to contribute.
This cohort's theme, Learning in Community, reflects what we've seen across multiple mentorship cohorts: professional growth is stronger when it's shared.
Over the next 4.5 months, you'll exchange ideas, challenge one another's thinking, build meaningful professional relationships, and learn alongside a community of talent development professionals who share your passion for developing people.
Whether you're joining as a mentor or a mentee, this kickoff marks the beginning of a collaborative learning journey, and we can't wait to get started together.
What to Expect at the Kickoff
During this interactive session, you will:
- Learn how the program is structured and what to expect over the next 4.5 months
- Meet your mentor or mentee and begin building a strong mentoring partnership
- Review key milestones, resources, tools, and program expectations
- Explore how to establish meaningful development goals using the ATD Capability Model
- Connect with fellow participants and begin building relationships across the cohort
- Learn how workshops, office hours, Slack, networking events, and other program activities will support your learning throughout the journey
This is a relaxed, community-focused session, so feel free to bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your questions as we begin this experience together.
What We'll Build Together
Together, we'll:
- Build a supportive learning community where everyone contributes and everyone learns
- Develop meaningful professional relationships across the ATD Puget Sound community
- Strengthen leadership, coaching, communication, and talent development capabilities
- Foster continuous learning through reflection, feedback, and practical application
- Learn from one another through mentoring, workshops, networking, and shared experiences
Program Commitments
To make the most of the experience, participants are asked to:
- Commit to the full mentorship cohort, July 30 - December 14, 2026
- Meet regularly with your mentor or mentee, approximately 2 hours per month
- Participate in workshops, networking events, Slack discussions, and program surveys
- Join the program Slack workspace and stay connected throughout the cohort
- Reach out to the program team if you need support at any point during your mentorship journey
Before the Kickoff
Before we meet on July 30, please:
- Complete your Slack setup
- Review your mentor or mentee profile once matches have been announced
- Watch for program communications and important updates leading up to the kickoff
- Come ready to connect, learn, and begin building new professional relationships
We're thrilled you've chosen to be part of this cohort, and we can't wait to see the ideas you'll share, the relationships you'll build, and the growth you'll experience together.
Professional growth is stronger when it's shared.
See you on July 30!
If you're unable to attend the kickoff session, please contact:
Maria Kolesnikoff
MentorManager@atdpugetsound.org
ATD Capabilities - Career & Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Performance Improvement
Registration:
This event is limited to attendees accepted into the Mentorship Program.
