Bâtonnage Mentorship Level Two

Guidance & Education

Level 2 Program 2025 - Key Dates:
Mentor Application Period: NOW through May 23!
If you’re a returning mentor, you can skip the application—just email your updated bio to mentorship@batonnageforum.com.

Level 2 Mentor Application Period: May 1 - 23, 2025
Level 2 Mentee Application Period: May 19 - June 4, 2025
Welcome Call (Mentors and Mentees): TBD
Level 2 Program Open: June 16, 2025
Level 2 Program Close: September 30, 2025

““I didn’t have a mentor as I was making my way through the industry and the winemakers I had been working for were all men. There were several times that I wished I had not only someone to ask questions to, but that I could get a female perspective. When I heard about Bâtonnage, I was so excited for everyone who would now have an opportunity and platform to grow and excel in this incredible industry.
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— Natalie Bath
“If you want to accelerate your journey and to enter the world of wine, there’s no other community like Bâtonnage. You have access to industry experts and leaders who are generous with their time, and a whole community of peers — it’s exactly what you want, but didn’t know how to access. It will really give you that solid foundation for success.
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— Christy Serrato

Commitment Requirements & Application

Level Two is geared towards candidates with a demonstrated interest in a particular IAF in the wine industry. The main objective of this program is candidate preparedness, confidence building and skills-based assessment. This will be a relationship-intensive program where each mentee will be paired with a specific mentor base on criteria and details filed through the application process. Mentors will authentically and practically evaluate each mentee’s strengths, field of passion, and technical skills. Communication can be via email, phone, Zoom or in-person as practical. The mentor will spend 5-8 hours with their mentee to review the details of their resume, to assess specific skills, and to set goals and practice job interview-specific tactics. Mentors will also make themselves generally available for professional guidance.

In the application process, Bâtonnage provides a reference for each IAF to guide candidates, plus a questionnaire to lead interactions and help mentors get to know their mentees. A field-specific education resources list will also be provided. Mentors selected for this level will have demonstrated skills in the particular field and a minimum two years of work experience in the specific IAF.

 

  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

    • We thoughtfully pair Mentees & Mentors from a selected IAF, based on profile and experience 

    • 5-8 hours is required of one-on-one mentorship (virtual or in person) over the course of the program (June-August)

    • Participants in the program will gain access to virtual educational seminars, workshops, and GuildSomm resources available only to Mentors and Mentees in the Level 2 program

  • FOR MENTORS:

    • Requirements: Bio, photo, IAF preference, formal application (please review our Mentor Guide before applying)

    • Applications for MENTORS for the 2025 program year are open. If you have any questions - reach out to info@batonnageforum.com.

  • FOR MENTEES:

    • Requirements: Demonstrated interest in a particular IAF, resume, letter of intent, one letter of reference, formal application (below)

    • Application period for LEVEL 2 MENTEES for the 2025 program will open May 19, 2025.