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Powering Your Growth: Mentorship and Sponsorship in Manufacturing

April 7, 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern Virtual Event

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Date April 7, 2026 Tuesday
Time 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
Format Virtual Event
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Mentorship and sponsorship can be powerful accelerators of career growth, yet many professionals are unsure how to cultivate them effectively. 

Join STEP Ahead for a conversation featuring Patricia Hume, CEO and Co-Founder of Vector GFX and Principal at Advanced Mentorship. Drawing on more than four decades of executive leadership experience, including over 20 years in the C-suite, Patricia brings practical insight into how strong mentorship and sponsorship relationships shape long-term success.

In this session you will:

  • Understand the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and why both matter
  • Learn how to identify and engage the right advocates
  • Gain strategies to increase your visibility and position yourself for new opportunities
  • Discover how to be an effective partner in mentorship and sponsorship relationships

Whether you are building your career or looking to strengthen the culture of support within your organization, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies to move forward with confidence.

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