Frequently Asked Questions

It is important to help women at risk, however it is paramount to create women leaders who will continue to pave the path forward for others. WINGS has created a systematic way to do both
01

How long is the WINGS Signature program?

The WINGS for Growth mentoring program will run for 7 months.

02

How are the mentees selected?

The Mentees must satisfy the WINGS for Growth criteria and answer a detailed questionnaire on their objectives and goals using our online form. The Mentee's response to the questionnaire will be evaluated and scored using a weighted scoring model, and selected candidates will be invited for the interview as a next step. The final list of candidates will be announced after the interview.

03

Who should apply?

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You are on the path of moving to the next level
You can commit 10 hours per month for 7 months to learn
You have opportunities to practice leadership at work every day (Not as an individual contributor)
You have a manager who is a sponsor and is willing to provide feedback at work.
You can maintain sight of your goals even when challenges arise.
You can remain fully committed to the program despite busy work schedules.
You are motivated to become a leader, have a sense of what it means to lead, and can articulate why this is a personal aspiration.
You can articulate what you want to accomplish from this program and demonstrate commitment.
You have a growth mindset and a good work ethic.
  • You are on the path of moving to the next level
  • You can commit 10 hours per month for 7 months to learn
  • You have opportunities to practice leadership at work every day (Not as an individual contributor)
  • You have a manager who is a sponsor and is willing to provide feedback at work.
  • You can maintain sight of your goals even when challenges arise.
  • You can remain fully committed to the program despite busy work schedules.
  • You are motivated to become a leader, have a sense of what it means to lead, and can articulate why this is a personal aspiration.
  • You can articulate what you want to accomplish from this program and demonstrate commitment.
  • You have a growth mindset and a good work ethic.
04

What will you get if you are selected?

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216 hours of learning and 132 hours of Mentoring by a team of Mentors for 7 months
Leadership workshops
Team Support - Mentor, Group Mentor, Team Coach, Workshop Coach
The capstone to develop skills like pitching, presenting, managing with influence, strategic thinking, and team building by working with fellow Mentees
Guidance on self-reflection and goal setting to develop the leadership mindset
WINGS' proprietary battle-tested methodology to deliver an impactful mentoring and leadership development program
A community of like-minded women learning and unlearning in a safe learning space 
Cross-industry Mentor pairing with Mentors who are senior executives.
WINGS experienced Mentors as Group Mentors
  • 216 hours of learning and 132 hours of Mentoring by a team of Mentors for 7 months
  • Leadership workshops
  • Team Support - Mentor, Group Mentor, Team Coach, Workshop Coach
  • The capstone to develop skills like pitching, presenting, managing with influence, strategic thinking, and team building by working with fellow Mentees
  • Guidance on self-reflection and goal setting to develop the leadership mindset
  • WINGS' proprietary battle-tested methodology to deliver an impactful mentoring and leadership development program
  • A community of like-minded women learning and unlearning in a safe learning space 
  • Cross-industry Mentor pairing with Mentors who are senior executives.
  • WINGS experienced Mentors as Group Mentors
05

Do I need to be sponsored by my company?

No, you can sponsor yourself as long as you can pay the program fee in full before the program starts.

06

Do I get to choose my Mentor?

No WINGS will assign a team of Mentors based on your Goals and Objectives. WINGS has its proprietary pairing process, which has been tested over a decade and is very impactful.

07

Is the program virtual or online?

The entire program is virtual. The whole cohort attends graduation in person in NY.

08

Will you help me in developing my plan?

Yes, we will do a whole workshop on developing your plan, and then you will be guided throughout the program on how to execute this plan.

09

What does it mean that the program is accredited by the university?

The mentors and coaches will grade your progress on the plan, capstone, and workshops. If you earn A or B grades, you will earn 9 university graduate credits.

10

Will there be an opportunity to make up for the lost time?

We understand life happens; your absence from any of the activities needs to be discussed with the program director and must be approved in order for you to continue and not lose your grades.

11

Will I get a Mentor from my Industry?

This is a leadership development program, and we love pairing people from different industries to make learning more fun. Your Mentors are very senior executives who are great Mentors.

12

What if I have concerns about my assigned Mentor?

You will be required to bring it to the Program director's attention, and we will address it immediately. 

13

What If I am not able to attend activities as per the program calendar?

If you have reasons for missing the program activities, then you should immediately discuss that with the program director. If you miss more than 3 activities without notifying the program directly, you will be given a warning, and if you still are not able to keep up with the program, you will be asked to leave the program. If you are sponsored by the company, we will need to notify your manager.

14

Will you be sharing my development with my manager?

No, we usually do not share your development with your manager unless you are not able to commit to the program fully.