Bâtonnage Mentorship Level Two

Guidance & Education

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.

Level 2 Program 2024 - Key Dates:
Mentee Application Period: last week of April (specific date tbd)
Program Opens: Week of May 27th
Program closes: August 30th

Please note that Viticulture IAF Level 2 will run February-April

Commitment Requirements & Application

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.