Mentorship program kickoff scheduled for February 9, 2012!
Student members are invited to attend: THE ILLINOIS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION (ITF) MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WINTER 2012 EVENT Learn about the Foundation Mentorship program. Network with Mentors, Mentees and Foundation Board Members . Learn about other Foundation programs. Mentees will have an opportunity to identify a Mentor. Please note that mentees must be a student member of the Foundation. Student membership is …
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