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

• Real impact: 1:1 guidance and small-group sessions that move careers forward

• Flexible: 1–4 hours per month, virtual

• Community: priority invites to member roundtables + recognition

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Who should apply

• 5+ years in FM/AM (or adjacent roles: capital planning, maintenance leadership, compliance, sustainability, real estate)

• Comfortable offering practical, ethical, vendor-neutral guidance

• Willing to meet consistently and uphold confidentiality

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Mentor tracks

• Facility Operations & Maintenance 

• Asset & Capital Planning 

• Leadership & Careers (team building, interviews, resumes)

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Commitment & format

• Typical cadence: 60–120 minutes/month

• Formats: 1:1, small-group circles, mock interviews, portfolio reviews, guest sessions

• Video calls + shared templates

How it works

1. Apply → tell us your focus & availability

2. Match → we pair you with a mentee or group

3. Kickoff → set goals and success measures

4. Mentor → meet regularly; share tools/templates

5. Recognize → CAFAE mentor badge, features, and priority invites