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2023 WWLF Fellowship Program

Call for Fellowship Nominations

The Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Fellowship Program Award, starting March 10, 2023. The Fellowship Program aims to empower and inspire newer professionals to the telecommunications industry who strive for leadership development by using WWLF opportunities to support the individual’s growth. One recipient will be selected to receive the award, so nominate yourself or a peer today!

How to apply:

Read requirements for nominees
Fill out the Fellowship Application (to be completed by applicant/nominee) PDF | Word
Return application, resume and statement of interest to programs@wwlf.org

The deadline for applications is ~~March 27~~ March 31, 2023.

Winner will be announced the first week of April.
ConnectX event is May 8-10 in New Orleans, LA Morial Convention Center
Fellowship winner recognized May 10th at WWLF's annual event.

Contact WWLF Executive Director of Programs, Debra Mercier at programs@wwlf.org or call with questions at 630-631-7889.

Benefits include:

Complimentary WWLF membership for duration of term (if already a member when selected, the remainder of her pre-existing membership term will resume following completion of the Fellowship term)
Featured on the WWLF website as Award winner
Pairing with a Mentor for duration of term
Participation in a WWLF Committee (to be selected by the WWLF Board)
Free admission to WWLF events at Connect X and MWCA during term
All-expenses-paid trip to Connect X (value of $1,500)
Discounted membership for one full year following award term
Award Winners will provide a “testimonial” at the end of the Term, and will complete a survey about the WWLF fellowship experience

Fellowship Nominee Requirements

Nominee must be a woman
Nominee must be employed in the wireless industry for FEWER than 5 years, or entering the industry
Nominees may or may not be a current WWLF member at time of award
Nominee cannot be chosen as a recipient for two consecutive years
Consistently attend monthly one-on-one meetings with Mentor (either in-person or via phone
Provide meeting logs and other required deliverables as described in Timeline below
Fully prepare for each Mentorship meeting (including completion of any homework/deliverables that Mentor assigned)
Attend at least two networking events with Mentor
Work at WWLF booth and event registration table, participate in comprehensive WIA itinerary, and otherwise represent WWLF however deemed appropriate during WIA
Actively participate in one WWLF Committee for duration of term. Participation updates will be provided by Committee Chair
Complete quarterly call with Mentorship Chairperson
Provide photo for WWLF website and email blast announcing Fellowship recipient
Complete end-of-term questionnaire and testimonial

Note: If either Fellowship Award Recipient or Mentor does not fulfill the requirements noted above, her trip to WIA will be revoked.

We Want to Hear From You

We truly appreciate the continued support from our members. Do you have a questions, feedback, ideas or recommendations that you’d like to share with us? We’d like to hear from you.

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