What is the Mentorship Program?
The ACLP Mentorship Program is free for ACLP members. As a structured six-month program (January - June), it is designed to support the career development and growth of both emerging & established child life specialists.
Using a new platform (desktop and app versions), individuals will be paired together based on criteria outlined in the application. Pairings will work together during the six month duration through a series of monthly webinars where individuals earn 6.0 PDUs, one-on-one meetings, and messaging.
Timeline
The following outlines major milestones during the upcoming Mentorship Program.
Mentor Criteria
To be considered as a Mentor, individuals must:
- Hold the Certified Child Life Specialist credential
- Be employed as a CCLS for at least three years by January 2024
- Be a professional member of ACLP
- Identify and describe skills or expertise that could be shared with a mentee and a desire to support a mentee
- Submit a completed application
Mentee Criteria
To be considered as a Mentee, individuals must:
- Hold the Certified Child Life Specialist credential as of January 2024
- Be a professional member of ACLP
- Be currently employed as a child life specialist, with at least one year of paid work
- Describe a general learning or professional development focus
- Submit an application
FAQs: Mentorship Program Logistics
FAQs: Mentor / Mentee Relationship