Full Bloom Mentorship Program

October 2024 - January 2025

Full Bloom is a traditional 1:1 mentorship program, focused on creating safe spaces for marginalized individuals where they can seek advice and expertise from experienced game dev professionals.

The first cohort of Sunbloom’s Mentorship Program is in full bloom!

If you missed our application period for mentees and are interested in joining a future cohort, sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when we reopen applications.

Mentor applications are open year-round! Please join us!

Who is this program for?

This program is for professionals already working in or transitioning to the games industry.

While we love students, this program is designed to support those with work experience. For a list of other mentorship programs, please see our Resources page.

Mentees must identify as BIPOC, while mentors of all backgrounds will be accepted.

As this is our pilot program, our first cohort will be small - this will allow us to work on perfecting our process and making sure that we can offer the best experience to all participants.

What is the structure of the program?

  • The basic structure of Full Bloom consists of the mentee organizing 1:1 meetings with their mentor to establish goals, review progress towards those goals, and get feedback or insights from their mentor.

  • Pairs are expected to meet for a minimum of 6 sessions over the course of the 15 week program. This is to ensure that there is time to build a relationship without worrying about over commitment.

  • Guidance materials and onboarding sessions will be offered to all participants

  • Participants are expected to fill out monthly surveys - these are the best way for us to help facilitate and stay in touch with you to ensure the most beneficial and rewarding experience.

  • Discord community for mentors and mentees to connect, build friendships, and learn from one another.

Questions?

Have questions about our mentorship program? Please email us at mentorship@sunbloomarts.org!

Timeline

August 2024

  • Applications for Mentors & Mentees Open

September 2024

  • Applications are reviewed and accepted applicants are notified

October 2024

  • Mentees are paired with mentors

  • Program Launch!

October 2024 - January 2025

  • Mentors & Mentees meet each month

  • Monthly surveys help us tune the program in real-time to best suit our cohort’s needs

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