Grafia’s mentorship program for 2024–2025 kicked off in September with the application period for mentors. The mentors have now been chosen and it’s time to open the application period for mentees.This year ten mentors are participating in the program: Janne Hänninen, Pietari Kaakkomäki, David Kaye, József Gergely Kiss, Jutta Kivilompolo, Eesu Lehtola, Jukka Nissinen, Lorenzo Servi, Niina Silvasti and Jenni Viitanen. You can read more about the mentors on Grafia’s website’s member site.This is the fifth year of Grafia’s mentorship program. The program is exclusively for Grafia members and lasts from the end of November to the beginning of summer 2025. During the program, mentors and mentees will work together in pairs. The mentorship program supports Grafia members in developing as professionals and in enforcing a sense of community. The mentorship program will be led by Virpi Haavisto, founder of Avantage and Luova johtaja forum. Virpi is a solution-oriented coach for individuals and teams, who specializes in facilitating the work of creative professionals.The application period for mentees is open from Monday, October 7th to Sunday, October 27th. Mentees will be chosen by Grafia and Virpi Haavisto. In making the selections, the applicant’s motivation to develop as a professional will be emphasized.For those who are selected, there will be a kick-off meeting where tips and tools will be shared for developing a good mentoring relationship. Participants will also be asked to participate in a check-in meeting and a final-meeting. In addition to these group meetings, mentors and mentees will meet as pairs 3–4 times during the program.We hope that you’ll apply and good luck!If you have any questions about the mentorship program, please contact: sonja@grafia.fi