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Mentoring

2025 – 2026 Mentoring Program

Each year, the WTS Puget Sound Chapter hosts a FREE seven month mentoring program (open to all genders) for those within the Puget Sound area. The program is for people in all disciplines within the transportation industry, such as aviation, construction management, marketing, public involvement, public transportation, and transportation planning/engineering.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Mentoring Program are closed. The program began in October 2025 and will continue through May 2026.

Planned Milestone Events for Current Program Participants

  • The kickoff event was held on October 30, 2025.
  • Midyear Event: Scheduled for January 27, 2026, the midyear event will feature a panel discussion with industry leaders. Event details were sent directly to program participants.
  • Closing Event: Save the date for May 14, 2026. Mentor-mentee pairs are invited to a celebratory happy hour and networking event. Details will be sent directly to program participants.

Interested in Participating?

We are seeking:

  • Senior professionals to mentor junior professionals
  • Junior professionals to mentor entry level professionals and college students
  • Mentees who would like to learn from their junior or senior professional mentors

Applications for the 2026-2027 Mentoring Program will be posted here in September 2026. Check back to learn more!

“I had a great experience as a mentee in the WTS Mentoring Program. All of the women I met were welcoming and eager to share their knowledge about careers in transportation. I look forward to participating again next year!”
— Stefanie Hindmarch

“WTS program allowed me to meet others in the industry and through mentorship, I learned much from those who are more seasoned in the field and gained valuable perspectives that I otherwise wouldn’t have.”
— Yingying Huang Fernandes

“Having had solid mentors as a new engineer was so helpful to me that I love the opportunity to help others grow in their career. WTS brings together great people to support each other in their development and meet others in the industry!”
— Renee Koester

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Mentoring Program, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] You can also reach out to the WTS Mentoring Program Co-Chairs:

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