Mentor Outreach Toolkit

Are you an experienced TechWomen Mentor? If so, please join us in recruiting phenomenal U.S.-based women in innovation, entrepreneurship and STEM, located in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. This toolkit is intended to provide materials and resources you may need as a TechWomen ambassador seeking to recruit volunteer mentors for the next cohort of Emerging Leaders. Below is a list of each item included in the toolkit, including a few ideas on how each item may be used. Thank you for supporting and giving back to TechWomen!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Join the conversation by sharing your favorite moments, photos and videos with the community. Use hashtags #twmentor25 and #exchangeourworld (ECA’s hashtag) and tag @TechWomen at our accounts below.

Program Affiliate Tags: TechWomen is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It’s administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), a global non-profit organization that manages more than 200 international exchange programs.  

SAMPLE POSTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Need some inspiration? Please see below for sample communications to get you started.

TechWomen is empowering the next generation of women leaders in STEM fields by bringing 100+ women from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East through a professional mentorship and exchange program. Techwomen is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IIE. Learn more about the program, and the inspiring 2025 Emerging Leaders → techwomen.org. Mentor applications are now open for the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago. Apply by July 9: https://bit.ly/TWmentor2025

We are helping to empower the next generation of women leaders in tech, and we’re proud to have hosted (TechWomen EL) from (home country) for a professional mentorship in 2024! Over the course of the program, we worked closely with (TechWomen EL) to help her grow and thrive professionally, introducing her to an extensive professional network and supported her in implementing her learning goals. We are looking forward to having the opportunity to mentor more women this fall. To learn more, follow @TechWomen on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, and follow along for an exciting #techwomen25 Are you interested in also being a mentor for TechWomen in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago? Applications are now open and close July 9: https://bit.ly/TWmentor2025

TechWomen empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in STEM fields from Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams and inspire women and girls in their communities. I’m currently applying to be a (type of mentor) and I am looking forward to (list your goals/hopes for the 2025 program year). Follow @TechWomen on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, and join me for an exciting #techwomen25. Are you interested in also being a mentor for TechWomen in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago? Applications are now open and close July 9: https://bit.ly/TWmentor2025

SLACK/MICROSOFT TEAMS

Last year I served as a Professional Mentor for an emerging woman leader from (country), supporting her through her professional development goals. Applications are now open for the TechWomen 2025 mentorship program and I am looking forward to (list your goals/hopes for the 2025 program year). Being a mentor in the TechWomen program is a great opportunity to (list your favorite aspect of participating). Are you interested in also serving as a mentor in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago? Applications are now open and close July 9: https://bit.ly/TWmentor2025

At (host company), we are helping to empower the next generation of women leaders in STEM. I was proud to mentor (TechWomen EL) from (home country) in 2024! If you are interested in supporting TechWomen by becoming a mentor this fall in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago, applications are now open and close July 9: https://bit.ly/TWmentor2025

EMAIL/PROFESSIONAL LISTSERV

Subject: Join me in supporting TechWomen

Hi NAME ,

I’ve just applied to be a mentor with the TechWomen program and I thought you might be interested in the volunteer opportunity as well. September 21 – October 25, 2025, 100+ impressive mid-career level women working in STEM from 22 global emerging markets will be coming to the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago for five weeks of professional development and cultural exchange in this citizen diplomacy initiative sponsored by the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

I feel so inspired by these resourceful and talented women each year and I’ve benefitted personally and professionally from being plugged into this community of over 2,000 international women and allies in STEM. You can read more about them by browsing their profiles here. https://www.techwomen.org/participants/2025-emerging-leader-profiles

Might you be interested in joining a group of women who support them in their learning? The applications for the three mentor types opened recently and will be closing on July 9. Please let me know if you want to hop on the phone to talk about my own experience or if I can make a more personalized introduction to Linda Miles ([email protected]) on their team.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/TWmentor2025

All the best,

POST PROMPTS

What was your favorite moment as a mentor/mentee? 
What advice would you give to incoming Emerging Leaders? 
Name three new skills you gained from the TechWomen program. 
How have you incorporated your TechWomen experience in your careerback home? Has it made you change direction? What new skills do you bring to your job/company? 
#TBT (Throwback Thursday) theme: highlight a TechWomen Fellow from another country who inspires you and say why 
#WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) theme: highlight a Fellow from TechWomen who inspired you and say why