# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an interactive lunch and learn session on how to create and build career defining mentor/mentee relationships!About this EventDon't miss the learning, lunch, and networking opportunity hosted by SVM and faciliated by WIC co-founder, Kathy de Jong!About this session:Effective mentoring relationships can accelerate career growth, streamline decision-making, and more-- helping both mentees and mentors thrive. While vital for career advancement, structured mentorship is rarely a given in construction firms or other industries. For women and allies alike, navigating this landscape requires proactive strategies to break down industry barriers and build strong professional networks. By leveraging a structured playbook filled with proven resources and techniques, participants can shape mentorship alliances targeted to their unique goals.During this training, we will:Identify the 6 anchors for building a successful mentoring allianceUnderstand mentee and mentor myths and mistakesGenerate the right ask for the right mentorReview creative mentoring optionsAbout our facilitator:Kathy de Jong is the owner of Per4mance Management, a leadership development consulting firm and the co-founder of BAS Women in Construction. She has a proven track record of results with Fortune 500 firms, universities, and non-profits coupled with a history of successful partnerships in the construction industry including Webcor Builders, SMACNA National, EUCA and others. Previously she served as the Director of Labor Relations for Bay Area Chapter of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (BAS) where WIC launched with 33 members and has grown to 600+ members today. Prior to joining BAS, she championed and piloted “Leading Forward,” an enterprise-wide onboarding program for all professional employees at Pacific Gas and Electric.Kathy earned her MA in Organizational Management and Development from Fielding Graduate University and a BA in Public Policy from Cal State University, Sacramento. She’s brought her leadership and insight to several boards, including the Association for Talent Development and the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity where she has shared her passion and expertise helping individuals to effectively pursue career goals. In her spare time, you will find her hiking a new trail, looking forward to ski season, and still attempting to become a better cook. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/43daf0d0-a410-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w740-h740-dc986848-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMRegistration🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMLunch🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMSpeaker Session - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/the-mentorship-roadmap-building-high-impact-partnerships-in-construction/100001995593454743 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Silicon Valley Mechanical - Languages: English ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Silicon Valley Mechanical - **lat**: 37.3956166 - **long**: -121.8985025 - **full address**: Silicon Valley Mechanical, 2115 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4aa9c9208c45c77a61d209a8c46da232ca2c5835cc3aaa59639d0e9d5864769f-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786475764 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction being held? - **A:** The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Silicon Valley Mechanical, 2115 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction? - **A:** The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction is organized by Women in Construction: BAS Mission Partner. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Mentorship Roadmap: Building High-Impact Partnerships in Construction is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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