Women Walking West (W3) depends heavily on the work and commitment of its volunteer mentors who are selected based on their level of education and their academic or industrial experience. The approval process to accept a volunteer mentor is comprehensive in order to make sure they are competent in their field of expertise and also possess a high level of integrity that matches the values established by W3. When women contact W3, they are assigned to a Mentor that will monitor and assist in their progress until each woman’s goal is met. Below are examples of services provided by Women Walking West:

Career Advising

Women who need career advising are referred to qualified mentors who will assist them in selecting an appropriate college major. W3 recruits mentors who have significant experience and are current in related fields, are current or retired faculty or counselors from secondary and post-secondary education institutions.

Mentoring

W3 depends on its mentors, who are seasoned faculty or professionals in various fields. They work with women on an on-going basis to ensure their progress until the women no longer need assistance or until they achieve their educational goals

Financial Support

W3 will provide partial financial support to women through a selection process. Scholarships can only be used for tuition and fees. W3 also provides cash awards that can be used for any educational needs. Women who seek financial support have to submit an online application. The selection committee established by W3 will review all applications and, based on the established criteria, will select and notify the scholarship or cash award recipients.

Internship or Co-op

Women who are seeking co-op or internship opportunities are advised by mentors who have significant and recent experience. Mentors could refer the women to local companies who are seeking co-op students or interns. W3 works with local industry and universities for co-op opportunities. Women could also be referred to their home institutions where they are enrolled to seek assistance in finding co-op or internship positions.