Become a CAFAE Mentor
Help shape the next generation of facility & asset leaders.
Share your experience, grow your network, and give back to a profession that builds safer, smarter places.
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Why mentor with CAFAE
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Real impact: 1:1 guidance and small-group sessions that move careers forward
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Flexible: 1–4 hours per month, virtual
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Community: priority invites to member roundtables + recognition
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Who should apply
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5+ years in FM/AM (or adjacent roles: capital planning, maintenance leadership, compliance, sustainability, real estate)
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Comfortable offering practical, ethical, vendor-neutral guidance
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Willing to meet consistently and uphold confidentiality
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Mentor tracks
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Facility Operations & Maintenance
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Asset & Capital Planning
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Leadership & Careers (team building, interviews, resumes)
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Commitment & format
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Typical cadence: 60–120 minutes/month
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Formats: 1:1, small-group circles, mock interviews, portfolio reviews, guest sessions
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Video calls + shared templates
How it works
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Apply → tell us your focus & availability
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Match → we pair you with a mentee or group
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Kickoff → set goals and success measures
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Mentor → meet regularly; share tools/templates
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Recognize → CAFAE mentor badge, features, and priority invites