Tyro Mentoring Program Application
This application is for new professionals seeking a mentor.
Focusing on connecting new professionals with less than 3 years in the field of Prospect Management and Research to seasoned professionals, this program offers opportunities to develop skills, build professional connections, and career planning.
Expectations:
Mentors and mentees will meet at least 6 times over a 12-month period (either in-person, remotely, or combination).
Session 1: Setting Goals and Schedule, Introductions.
Session 2-5: Based on Mentor’s Goals and Objectives. Plan for once every other month. More meetings can be planned based on the project.
Capstone Meeting: Review Goals and Outcomes. Determine next steps.
Click here to view our past Lunch N Learn Discussion on this!
Have more questions? Contact Jen Kiper at kiperj@umkcfoundation.org.
Connections Mentoring Program Application
This application is for new and seasoned professionals needing a mentor.
To support continued learning and growth, this program focuses on connecting with colleagues to learn new skills and complete projects or address specific challenges.
For each option, mentors and mentees will meet at least 6 times over a 12-month period (either in-person, remotely, or combination).
Click here to view our past Lunch N Learn discussion on this!
Mentor Application
This application is for seasoned professionals to volunteer as a mentor another professional in need.
Tyro Mentoring Program: Focusing on connecting new professionals with less than 3 years in the field of Prospect Management and Research to seasoned professionals, this program offers opportunities to develop skills, build professional connections, and career planning.
Connections Mentoring Program; To support continued learning and growth, this program focuses on connecting with colleagues to learn new skills and complete projects or address specific challenges.
Apra 2026 Lunch N Learn
Join Apra Heartland for a Lunch N Learn event to hear from panel of Apra Heartland scholarship recipients that attended the Apra PD 2026 conference. They will take this time share their experiences, insights, and key takeaways and take questions.
Whether you were in attendance or just curious about what you missed out on, we hope you will come to hear about this successful event from our fellow members and join in on the conversation.
We look forward to chatting with you!
Zoom Event Details
Topic: Apra Heartland Lunch N Learn - Apra PD Wrap Up
Time: Oct 20, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://atsu.zoom.us/j/98944674506
Or join by phone:
+1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 US Toll
Meeting ID: 989 4467 4506
International numbers available: https://atsu.zoom.us/u/ad7IUnX3fi
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Contact Us:President Jen Kiper
(816) 822-8264
kiperj@umkcfoundation.org
Website Email:
apraheartland@gmail.com