The Women in Advertising & Communications (WAC) Mentoring Program is a collaborative initiative of the Greater Detroit advertising community and Michigan State University. It provides a college-to-career mentoring program for undergraduate students studying at MSU. This program allows for a customized experience for students and offers leaders an opportunity to give back.
*MSU programs and activities are not restricted based on sex or other protected personal identity. All students interested in women in advertising and communications are welcome to participate.
Program Structure
The WAC Program includes structured professional development events over the course of the academic year. We look to include:
- Personal Branding Workshop
- Networking Social
- Mock Interviews & Resume Writing Workshop
- Presentation Skills Workshop
WAC Mentors...
- share their wealth of knowledge with future workforce leaders
- learn new trends and perspectives from outstanding MSU students
- enhance their mentoring skills
- gain access to a pipeline of future talent
- network with women leaders within and outside their company
- students will benefit from personal connections and role models who help prepare them for professional careers.
Time Commitment
Quarterly Meetings:
- Live meetings between mentee and mentor
- Event covering different topics with speaker monthly phone calls between mentee & mentor
- On-going email exchange for in-the-moment questions and advice
For more information, please contact:
| Julie Beaty Assistant Professor Department of Advertising + Public Relations College of Communications Arts & Sciences Michigan State University beatyjul@msu.edu | Teresa Mastin, PhD Professor and Chairperson Department of Advertising + Public Relations College of Communications Arts & Sciences Michigan State University mastinte@msu.edu |