Fall 2024 Promotional Discounts
Mentorship Programs for Individuals
Here is What's Included with Your Membership:
One year membership in a
mentorship program and the KALA community.
Personalized Matching with an experienced, KALA Certified mentor. 8 hours of one-to-one mentoring over the course of the year, scheduled at your preference.
Inclusion in a Round-Robin Peer Group consisting of 8 one-hour sessions over the course of one year.
Personalized Everything DiSC® assessment and debrief session. Mentoring program onboarding and orientation.
Access to KALA's resource library which includes, videos, exercises, guides, and exclusive content to support your development.
KALA networking events, expert engagements, and member discounts towards advanced workshops and special events.
Early Bird Discount
50% OFF
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Includes Pay in Full or Monthly Payment Plan
All Program Core Benefits Included
1:1 Mentor ~ Round-Robin Peer Group ~ Expert Matching
Everything DiSC Assessment ~ Workshops ~ Events ~ Resources
- plus one bonus assessment -
Clifton Strengthsfinder Assessment or Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Assessment
Cohort Begins
September 3
8 spaces Remaining
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One Year Program Membership
Pathways Academy
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Role-Specific
Mentors, Topics, and Resources for Specialized Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry roles
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September 9
8 spaces Remaining
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One Year Program Membership
Cohort Begins
Early Bird Discount - Expires July 12
50% OFF
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Leadership Academy
$11,700
$5,850
Paid in full
- or -
12 monthly payments of
$487.50
Pathways Academy
$14,400
$7,200
Paid in full
- or -
12 monthly payments of
$600.00
First month deposit must be received by
July 12th to reserve your space.
*Corporate Cohorts Excluded
Program Outcomes
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Career Agility
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Enhanced Skills
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Improved Capabilities
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Expanded Professional Network
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Leadership Confidence
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Professional Exposure
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Clarity and Direction
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Personal and Professional Growth
Your Path to Career Acceleration
1
CONSULTATION
Connect to confirm the program is a good fit. Share your career goals. Clarify any questions.
(15 minutes)
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MATCHING
Create a mentee profile and a personalized Everything DiSC assessment utilized for strategic
matching.
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(45 minutes)
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ENGAGEMENT
Begin connecting with your mentor and peer group.
(8 hours 1:1 mentor)
(8 hours peer group)
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CUSTOMIZATION
Access exclusive resources, workshops, expert engagements, and networking events aligned with your career aspirations.
(customized)
The KALA Difference:
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Dual-Mentorship: Personalized development through a combination of one-to-one mentoring and peer guidance.
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Human Connection: Share experiences, ask questions, and gain valuable feedback and perspectives in a growth-driven community.
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Role-Specific: Connect with mentors and like-minded peers facing similar challenges and opportunities. A confidential space for open discussions and brainstorming.
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Unlimited Potential: Break free from perceived limitations. Learn from mistakes, adapt, grow, and reach for the stars in pursuit of your full professional potential.
Additional Program Features
Certified Mentors
All mentors undergo a thorough screening process to ensure they're a good fit for the program. Selected mentors complete KALA's Mentor Certification Program to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively guide mentees. Each mentor completes a DiSC assessment, which helps identify their behavioral style. KALA considers a mentor's DiSC style, experience, strengths, and skills when pairing them with mentees. KALA's strategic matching algorithm aligns the goals of the mentee with the mentor's experience, strengths, and personality. This fosters strong mentor-mentee relationships and the individualized support and guidance helps mentees to excel in their chosen career paths.
Monthly Challenges
Monthly professional development challenges encourage participants to step outside their comfort zones and continuously develop both personally and professionally. Challenges can boost growth by pushing participants to learn new skills, experiment with different approaches, and gain valuable experiences. A variety of challenges (like networking, personal branding, and incorporation of AI) allows participants to choose areas they want to focus on. While participation is not mandatory, it is encouraged.
Monthly professional development challenges are a fun and effective way to nudge participants towards continuous learning and growth.
Special Events
Program participants get access to special events throughout the year. Networking events allow participants to connect with professionals outside their immediate circle, potentially leading to new collaborations, partnerships, or opportunities. Expert engagements provide valuable insights and knowledge from industry leaders. Participants can learn new perspectives, best practices, and gain inspiration.​ These optional events enhance the program by offering learning opportunities that complement participant's goals and interests.
Round-Robin Peer Groups
In addition to one-on-one mentorship, mentees will also participate in a monthly Round-Robin peer group. These regular peer meetings provide an opportunity to connect with other participants, share experiences, and learn from each other's perspectives in small group settings. Mentees gain personalized guidance from their mentors and collectively learn from peer experiences throughout the program. This blended approach of individual mentorship and round-robin peer groups provides a well-rounded support system that can significantly enhance the professional growth of mentees while meaningfully expanding professional networks.
Resources
A comprehensive resource library contains materials on various subjects to support targeted learning. With resources on leadership branding, emotional intelligence, goal setting, and more, mentees can find materials directly relevant to their individual development plans. The library contains articles, videos, exercises, and conversation guides, catering to different learning preferences. Mentors can leverage the resource library to guide mentees towards specific materials that can enhance their development plan. Mentees can use the resource library to explore topics to discuss during mentor meetings, or for self-directed learning.
Career Investment
Programs are 12-months in length with built-in flexibility. Mentees should plan to dedicate approximately 20 hours throughout the course of the year, plus time to complete individual commitments in support of their professional development. An upfront Investment of 4 hours of onboarding ensures participants are well-prepared for the program. Each mentee receives 8 hours of one-on-one time with their mentor. Mentees and mentors can establish a meeting cadence and schedule that works best for them. Finally, 8 one-hour round-robin peer group meetings occur for 8 months of the program.
