Get a mentor - your personal sparring partner

What can you expect to gain as a mentee - and what do we expect from you?

• Gain a confidential space where sensitive topics can be discussed.
• Better opportunities to set goals for your career development.
• New insights from an experienced person with a professional understanding of your industry.
• You are employed and have less than 2 years of job experience for participation in a 6-month program.
• You are employed and have more than 2 years of job experience for participation in a 9-month program.
• Payment is binding once the mentor has accepted your request.
• After the match, you are invited to the mandatory IDA Mentor Kick-off 

IDA Mentor Program Roadmap - A structured guide to the mentor program

Step 1: Registration

Registration period:

• Spring: January 5 – January 31
• Fall: August 1 – August 31
• REMEMBER: Complete your profile thoroughly

Step 2: Matching and binding registration

Matching takes place:

• Spring: February 1–12
• Fall: September 1–1

Mentor accepts or declines match no later than one week before Mentor Kick-Off course
IDA matches based on structured data, focusing on quality, needs, and experience.
IDA cannot guarantee that all wishes are met. If matching is not possible, we will try in the next round.Payment becomes binding once the mentor accepts, as resources are allocated at that point.

Step 3: Kick-Off & Mentor Master Class

Mandatory Kick-Off course for all mentees and mentors:

• Aarhus & Copenhagen: February / September, 17:00–20:00
• Mentor Master Class (mentors only): May
• Invoice is sent to mentee right after Kick-Off course.
• Travel and parking reimbursement is possible for mentors (for kick-off and mentor master class, not meetings with mentee).

Step 5: Mentorship Process

• Starts after Kick-Off and lasts 6 or 9 months. Focus on professional and personal development.

Key Points

• 6-month program for students
• 6-month program for early career (<2 years)
• 9-month program for experienced professionals (>2 years)
• IDA cannot guarantee chemistry, commitment, availability, or outcomes
• Binding payment after mentor accepts match