The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in collaboration with Emberin, is pleased to advise that registrations are now open for the 2015 Ignite Packaging mentoring program for women working in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries. The industry program is supported by the Aerosol Association, APPMA, LATMA, Packaging Council of NZ and the SPE.

The My Mentor Courageous Woman is an industry developed mentoring program designed for women; whether they are starting their career or in a need of a kickstart. My Mentor Courageous Woman is a mentoring program designed to support women to reach their true potential within their work organization.

Emberin are proud that they have mentored almost 20,000 women with their My Mentor program. Why has the program had such reach? Quite simply, because it works. The My Mentor program results are measurable and we have seen some phenomenal results: high promotion rates, increased engagement, higher performance scores, movement across divisions – and many heartfelt personal challenges conquered! The My Mentor program is based on global research: the areas of focus that women need to hone. It is packed with practical tips, strategies and actions you can implement. It’s the practical ‘how to’ guide for your career success.

Who is it for?

The program caters for all stages of career cycle to give a new 'jump-start'!

AIP Ignite Packaging program:

The program provides mentoring in a number of formats. On the CD's, participants are mentored by Maureen Frank, the program's creator, and on the DVD's participants are mentored by nearly 40 accomplished men and women focusing on the module topics. The workbook is all about the participants drawing their own conclusions. The participants form peer mentoring groups to collaborate and support each other.

AIP have worked in collaboration with Emberin to create a 12 week program using My Mentor Courageous Woman mentoring program for women in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries. This program has been specifically designed for the packaging industry – and the AIP will have some great industry leaders available to you to share their lessons, advice and stories.

1. Sign up for the program.
2. Receive copy of My Mentor Courageous Woman.
3. Program launch webinar.
4. Fortnightly webinars – whereby those taking part can participate and share a story.
5. Connection with an industry peer group.
6. LinkedIn Group for all participants to connect and network with one other.