Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay

Mentor | Protégé Application

A pillar of Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay is the Mentor-Protégé Program. This exclusive mentoring program aims to develop long-term mutually beneficial relationships between experienced business leaders and motivated young professionals. Protégés will complete the program with an action plan to assist them in achieving personal success. This is a mutual contract between Mentor and Protégé dedicating nine months to this program to assist and grow together.

Important Program Dates

December 17, 2025 Application Due
February 3, 2026 Mentor-Protégé Program Kickoff Event
June 2026 Mentor-Protégé Mid-Year Volunteer Event
December 8, 2026 ELTB Annual Meeting 

If you have any questions, contact Francisco Gleim, Director of Leadership Programs, at [email protected].

Mentor Applicants

Application to the Mentor-Protégé Program is only open to 2026 Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay members and Chamber members. Before submitting your application, please be sure to have all required application materials needed.

Mentor Requirements

  • Mentor applications are only open to 2026 Tampa Bay Chamber members. Before submitting your application, please be sure to have all required application materials needed.
  • Attend the scheduled kickoff and ELTB Annual Meeting events. You are encouraged to bring your protege to other events that you plan on attending throughout the year.
  • Attend a meeting once monthly with your Protégé for the nine-month program duration.
  • Respect the confidential nature of conversations and the relationship with your Protégé.
  • Complete all outlined assignments prior to meeting with your Protégé.
  • Complete a brief exit survey that will help improve our future program classes.

  • All applications for the 2026 Mentor | Protégé program are due December 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply As A Mentor

Protégé Applicants

Application to the Mentor-Protégé Program is only open to 2026 Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay members and Chamber members. Before submitting your application, please be sure to have all required application materials needed.

Protégé Requirements

  • Protégé applications are only open to 2026 Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay members. Before submitting your application, please be sure to have all required application materials needed.
  • Application Fee - A non-refundable processing fee of $45 is required with Protégé applications and must be submitted online. The processing fee is payable via credit card only. This fee must be paid before the application can be accepted.
  • Applications will be prioritized and selected by need, fit and quantity of Mentors.
  • Along with the completed application below, a current resume is required (limit one page, front and back).
  • Attend the scheduled kickoff and ELTB Annual Meeting events. You are encouraged to bring your mentor to other ELTB events throughout the year.
  • Initiate a meeting once monthly with your mentor for the nine-month program duration. It is the Protégé’s responsibility to reach out to the Mentor to set up these meetings.
  • Respect the confidential nature of conversations and the relationship with your mentor.
  • Complete all outlined assignments prior to meeting with your mentor.
  • Complete a brief exit survey that will help improve our future program classes.

  • All applications for the 2026 Mentor | Protégé program are due December 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLY AS A PROTÉGÉ

 

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