Mentor Programs

We offer two mentorship programs – meeting the needs of new professionals & our Foundation Scholarship recipients. Programs run from September through November annually where mentor/mentee pairs meet 6 times over 3 months. Program guides are included to help structure the conversations

CSIFT Member Mentorship Program

For Those New to the Food Industry or in a New Role.

This program isn’t just about career development—it’s about building a community where food industry professionals of all experience levels can thrive together.

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CFSF Scholarship Recipient Mentorship Program

Become a mentor for the CSIFT Industry Mentorship Program. The students are the recipients of a scholarship as part of the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation’s Competitive Scholarship Program. The students range from Freshmen to Graduate Students.

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