ASB Mentoring Program

Grow, Connect, and Lead with the ASB Mentoring Program

Find the guidance, insight, and encouragement to move your baking career forward.

The ASB Mentoring Program is a five-month virtual experience designed to connect emerging and established professionals in the baking industry. Through structured mentoring relationships, participants gain leadership insights, career guidance, and professional support—all within a community that values connection and growth.

Why Join?

When you take part in the ASB Mentoring Program, either as a mentor or mentee, you’ll:

• Receive personal and professional guidance from experienced baking professionals.
• Explore challenges and opportunities in a confidential, supportive setting.
• Strengthen your leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Gain fresh perspective, career direction, and industry insight.
• Give back to the industry that has shaped your success and help others rise.

“This program is tailored to what works the best for the individual to achieve the goals and skills they set out to accomplish. I learned so much, both personally and professionally.”
— Carlana Rodriguez, Mentee

A Mentoring Program With The Baking Industry In Mind

The ASB Mentoring Program is designed for all levels and roles of professionals to help fill a gap in the industry for knowledge-sharing. Mentoring is key to industry workforce development, for both acquisition and retention. With no current formal mentoring programs existing in the baking industry market, this program is an important component for developing and sustaining satisfying professional careers and advancing the future of baking.

This program is about leadership development and career navigation, not technical or hands-on skills training. While industry background and job experience are considered when pairing mentors and mentees, the focus remains on helping participants build confidence and leadership capacity, navigate career transitions or strengthen communication skills.

How it Works

• Duration: 5 months
• Format: Fully virtual, participate from anywhere.
• Connection: Mentors and mentees meet once per month, setting their own schedule and agenda
• Training: Participants complete The Art of Mentoring online module to set goals and build effective mentoring relationships.
• Support: Includes access to an online mentoring platform for communication, training, and ongoing guidance.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive helpful tips, tools, and inspiration directly from the ASB team—ensuring a rewarding and supporting experience for both mentors and mentees.

Please note: To participate, you must be involved with the baking industry and a professional member of ASB.

“The program helped keep me aligned and focused on my career in a way that I would not have otherwise been. It’s not just about a specific skill, rather someone holding me accountable to a career focused mindset.” — Harrison Helmick, Mentee & Mentor

Join as a Mentee or Mentor in the 2026 Cohort

Applications Open Nov. 17th, 2025

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