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The CMA Mentorship Program aims to:

Help mentees establish meaningful professional relationships with leading children’s media professionals, helping them to grow in their careers and achieve their long-term goals.

Encourages reciprocal mentorship where it is understood that both mentors and mentees have something invaluable to offer one another regardless if they are an established professional, just beginning their career in children’s media, or anywhere in between.

Seeks to help diversify the industry by formalizing the process of sharing our community’s wealth of experience with those who can benefit from it, especially those who have not historically been afforded such resources, and thereby bringing more diverse voices to children’s media. Mentoring programs boost promotion and retention rates among women and underrepresented groups from 15% to 38%, and increase minority representation at the management level from 9% to 24.

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About coffee chats

"Coffee Chats" is a casual mentoring program for Children’s Media Association members. It offers a relaxed space to connect, share experiences, and gain insights from industry peers. It's a great way to network, learn, and grow in a friendly, informal setting.