"Encuentros" Mentorship Program

"Encuentros" Mentorship Program

Overview: A structured mentorship program designed to connect Mexican students with professionals to provide guidance on higher education in the United States and STEM careers.

Geographic Scope: Washington DC area (primary location); Mexican students and Spanish-speaking professionals in the United States

Partners: MXDC, Education USA, Enseña por México (Teach for All, Mexico Chapter)

Program Duration:

Mentors: 14 weeks total

Mentees: 10 weeks total

Sessions held weekly, 45 minutes each

Focus Areas:

College preparation

Higher education in the United States

STEM introduction

Career guidance

Mentee Topics Covered:

Subject area interests exploration

Being Mexican in Washington DC/United States

Benefits of college education

US college application process

Interview preparation

Introduction to STEM

Mentor Requirements:

Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited 4-year US university

Age 22 or older

Spanish-speaking preferred

Available for weekly virtual sessions

Available to respond to mentee questions via email

Mandatory 4-hour training completion

Mentee Requirements:

Complete homework assignments throughout program

Participate in weekly 45-minute sessions

Engage with assigned mentor

Program Elements:

Ice-breaker workshop at program start

Mentor-mentee matching based on similar interests

Monthly evaluation and task assignment

Education USA facilitation of training and program outline

Application Status: APPLICATIONS CLOSED (as of page date)

Contact: US-Mexico Foundation, 1250 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington DC 20005