Women in Stone Mentorship Program
Women in Stone Mentorship Program
The Women in Stone Mentorship program was established in 2016 and has helped lead hundreds of women through a unique learning experience designed to help build confidence and advance their careers. Participants are paired based on their experience and goals, which are collected through our registration form. They meet for six one-hour meetings throughout the year. No travel is required.
There are 3 ways to participate in the program:
- Mentor
- Mentee
- Peer-to-Peer
You will prioritize 4 categories to focus on during the program:
- Leadership & Career Advancement
- Sales, Marketing, and Communications
- Stone Industry Knowledge
- Technical Knowledge
Additional factors used in the matching process include:
- Industry Sector
- Years in the Stone Industry
- Years in your Field
- Professional Skills
- Communication Style
Mentorship Program Check List
2026 Mentorship Program Kick Off Webinar
Watch this informational webinar that explains the registration and pairing process and provides an outline of the time commitments and expectations for being a mentor, peer mentor, or mentee. This Kick Off webinar serves as the official first step to the 2026 program. This year’s program features a new software tool for registration and continued administration throughout the year. Even if you have participated in this program in the past, all are required to attend this session.
Prepare for Registration
Communication Style Assessment- Complete this form to identify your individual communication style. You will input your result during registration so be sure this is completed before you start that process. For more information about this assessment, you can watch this recorded webinar.
Click here to download Communication Style Assessment
Career Development Goals- It is strongly recommended that all mentees and peer mentor participants use this form to communicate their participation intentions with their supervisors.
Click here to download Career Development Goals Form
2026 Mentorship Program Registration
Registration is open from 2/5/2026 through Friday, February 20, 2026. Before you start, make sure you have completed the steps above and understand the various roles.
Traditional Mentor - Mentee Registration
Peer-to-Peer Coffee Chat Registration
2026 Mentorship Program Pairing
Mentees will be prompted via email to review their matching results, and select their top three choices for Mentors on Monday, March 2, 2026. Matching will be open through Friday, March 20, 2026. Mentors will be emailed when they are selected and be prompted to approve or disapprove the match. For best results, mark your calendars for this important matching window and select your matches ASAP.
