Mentoring
Networking, support and exchange
The SAA Mentoring Program promotes professional growth and provides a platform to discuss interests and professional challenges and benefit from the experiences of others. This networking expands professional connections and opportunities for collaboration.
WHAT IS THE SAV MENTORING PROGRAM?
Essential in professional and personal development
The SAA Mentoring Program plays an essential role in promoting the professional progress and personal development of young actuaries. By bringing less experienced professionals together with accomplished industry experts, it creates a space for the exchange of knowledge and insights that reach far beyond the everyday. This program not only provides support for professional challenges, but also offers guidance in achieving individual career goals. It also fosters the creation of a sustainable network that deepens professional dialog and opens up new opportunities for collaboration and innovation within the actuarial industry.
Who is the SAA mentoring program for?
Win-win for all
Everyone involved benefits from the SAA mentoring program, whether on the mentee or mentor side.
Who can become a mentee?
Actuaries who want to develop professionally and pursue specific professional interests. They have the opportunity to interact with experienced actuaries to gain insights and advice.
Who can become a mentor?
Experienced actuaries who are interested in mentoring less experienced colleagues. You should be willing to invest 1 to 2 hours per month between April 2025 and March 2026.
Who can become a mentee?
Actuaries who want to develop professionally and pursue specific professional interests. They have the opportunity to interact with experienced actuaries to gain insights and advice.
Who can become a mentor?
Experienced actuaries who are interested in mentoring less experienced colleagues. You should be willing to invest 1 to 2 hours per month between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why is the program worthwhile for mentees?
More knowledge, more soft skills, more connections
The mentoring program offers you the opportunity to drive your growth in a targeted manner. It strengthens your self-confidence, sharpens your ability to reflect and creates clarity for your career path. Inspiring mentors share practical advice and personal experiences, while you benefit from a strong network. Take the opportunity to master challenges, discover new perspectives and broaden your horizons!
Why become a mentor?
Sharing knowledge and experience
As a mentor, the program offers you the opportunity to accelerate your personal development by making a significant contribution to the development of others. Through the guidance and support of mentees, you will further develop your leadership skills. At the same time, you will expand your professional network by connecting with mentees and other mentors. You will improve your communication, feedback and problem-solving skills and leave a lasting legacy by sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation.
Also:
All SAA actuaries can earn up to 5 CPD points for participating in the SAV Mentoring Program, whether mentee or mentor. Enter these under "General professional development" and keep the meeting dates and the topics discussed for audit purposes for three years.
Also:
All SAA actuaries can earn up to 5 CPD points for participating in the SAV Mentoring Program, whether mentee or mentor. Enter these under "General professional development" and keep the meeting dates and the topics discussed for audit purposes for three years.
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