Have you ever been interested in finding a mentor, but don’t know where to start?

You are not alone! Seventy percent of young women in the U.S. say they do not have a mentor, according to 1DF’s State of the American Girl Research.

But we know that mentors are critical to the advancement of women in the workplace and more. So we want to change that.

We’re excited to be introducing — for the first time ever — the 1,000 Dreams Fund MentorHER Day initiative during the week and in honor of  International Day of the Girl (October 11). Our goal? To connect high-potential high school and college-aged women with high-impact mentors for a 60-minute mentoring session, reinforcing the notion that even a small amount of time can make a big impact — much like our micro-grants.

And, we want you to be there!

Apply to Participate

We’ve partnered with WeWork and our sponsors Colgate-Palmolive and Kendra Scott to bring mentors and professionals together with high school and college women — like you! — at four live events across the country this fall, starting with San Francisco and Washington, D.C.  Check out the amazing panelists we have lined up in San Fran and D.C.!

If you live in any of the event cities, or close by, we invite you to apply!

Here’s the full schedule:

Washington, D.C. – WeWork Navy Yard, Wednesday, October 9, 6-8pm EST

San Francisco, CA – WeWork Golden Gate, Thursday, October 10, 4-6pm CST

Houston, TX – WeWork at The Jones Building, November 7, 4-6pm CST

Dallas, TX – WeWork Williams Square, November 21, 4-6pm CST

Students: If you’re interested in being matched with a mentor at one of our upcoming event, apply NOW!

The deadline for applications to our San Francisco and Washington, D.C. events is Wednesday, October 4, 2019. You will be notified of your match on a rolling basis.

Learn more about the program here.