PRSA Tampa Bay Chapter - PRSA Tampa Bay Mentee Application Form 2026

Program Expectations

I am either a PRSA Tampa Bay member currently working in the PR industry or actively pursuing a job in the PR industry; or I am a PR student at USF or UTampa who's decided to pursue a career in PR after graduation. If I am a student, I am a junior or senior (graduating December 2028 or sooner)

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I understand that participating in this program means I agree to meet with my Mentor one-on-one at least once per month for six months, in a format of our mutual choosing (either in-person, or via video-conference or phone).

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I understand that regular and consistent communication with my Mentor is expected and necessary. I will work with my Mentor to determine the best method(s) of communication for us both, and will do my best to respond in a timely manner and contact my Mentor when needed.

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I understand that my Mentor’s time is valuable. I will do my best to follow through on commitments, including attending planned meetings and completing any agreed-to action items. If I am running late or need to reschedule a meeting, I will do my best to give my Mentor as much notice as possible.

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I understand that my Mentor is expected to serve as a resource, supporter and guide. I understand my Mentor is not responsible for directly finding me internships or jobs, writing my resume or LinkedIn profile, and the like.

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I understand that, while I will provide preferences in this application that will be taken into consideration when being matched with a Mentor, my Mentor may not match all my preferences. Unless I note a deal-breaker preference (final optional question on the application), I am open to connecting with and learning all I can from my Mentor.

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About Me

* Name:

* Email address:

* Phone number:

* I am a

PRSA Tampa Bay member with less than 5 years of PR experience
PRSSA member at University of Tampa (junior or senior)
PRSSA member at University of South Florida (junior or senior)

If you are a student, what is your anticipated graduation date?

If you are a student, what is your declared major and minor or concentration?

If applicable, what types of internships, jobs or career opportunities do you intend to pursue in the near future?

* Have you participated in PRSA Tampa Bay’s Mentoring Program before?

Yes
No

If you answered yes to the above, who have you been matched with (name all past Mentors)?

Matching Preferences

* I would prefer to be matched with a Mentor who has worked in PR in the following environments (check all that apply):

In-house/Corporate
Agency
Independent practitioner
Government
Nonprofit

If you answered "Other" above, please explain

If you answered "Other" above, please list

* I would prefer to meet with my Mentor (check all that apply): Note: All options are acceptable and will be mutually agreed upon by you and your Mentor

In person
Online via video conference
Over the phone

* I would prefer to meet with my Mentor (select one):

The required one hour per month
More than the required one hour per month
Not sure yet

If you’d like to meet with your Mentor in person, in what city/neighborhood do you live and/or work?

* In 100 words or less, what would you like to get out of this mentoring experience? Please treat this as a formal application.

Is there anything else the matching team should consider, or additional preferences you’d like to share, such as Mentor’s gender?

The Mentoring Committee will do its best to match you with a Mentor based on your preferences; however, preferences aren’t guaranteed.

Optional: If I cannot be matched exactly to the following preferences I list below, I would like to retract my application and opt out of the program:

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