Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the WINGS Signature program?
The WINGS for Growth mentoring program will run for 7 months.
How are the mentees selected?
The Mentees must satisfy the WINGS for Growth criteria and answer a detailed questionnaire on their objectives and goals using our online form. The Mentee's response to the questionnaire will be evaluated and scored using a weighted scoring model, and selected candidates will be invited for the interview as a next step. The final list of candidates will be announced after the interview.
Who should apply?
What will you get if you are selected?
Do I need to be sponsored by my company?
No, you can sponsor yourself as long as you can pay the program fee in full before the program starts.
Do I get to choose my Mentor?
No WINGS will assign a team of Mentors based on your Goals and Objectives. WINGS has its proprietary pairing process, which has been tested over a decade and is very impactful.
Is the program virtual or online?
The entire program is virtual. The whole cohort attends graduation in person in NY.
Will you help me in developing my plan?
Yes, we will do a whole workshop on developing your plan, and then you will be guided throughout the program on how to execute this plan.
What does it mean that the program is accredited by the university?
The mentors and coaches will grade your progress on the plan, capstone, and workshops. If you earn A or B grades, you will earn 9 university graduate credits.
Will there be an opportunity to make up for the lost time?
We understand life happens; your absence from any of the activities needs to be discussed with the program director and must be approved in order for you to continue and not lose your grades.
Will I get a Mentor from my Industry?
This is a leadership development program, and we love pairing people from different industries to make learning more fun. Your Mentors are very senior executives who are great Mentors.
What if I have concerns about my assigned Mentor?
You will be required to bring it to the Program director's attention, and we will address it immediately.
What If I am not able to attend activities as per the program calendar?
If you have reasons for missing the program activities, then you should immediately discuss that with the program director. If you miss more than 3 activities without notifying the program directly, you will be given a warning, and if you still are not able to keep up with the program, you will be asked to leave the program. If you are sponsored by the company, we will need to notify your manager.
Will you be sharing my development with my manager?
No, we usually do not share your development with your manager unless you are not able to commit to the program fully.