On September 2, 2025, mentee and mentor registration for AVs and Designees opened for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort on the Mentorship Program page. Registration closes today, September 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. The Mentorship Program provides virtual courses and training covering the Illinois Shines program processes and requirements, and grants opportunities to network with other market stakeholders. Space is limited. Mentors and mentees will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Mentees will be notified in approximately 2 weeks.
