Global Phenomenon Addressed: Fwd: PAAIA to Relaunch Mentorship Program

Friday, April 8, 2011

Fwd: PAAIA to Relaunch Mentorship Program

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From: PAAIA Mentorship <mentorship@paaia.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 1:57 AM
Subject: PAAIA to Relaunch Mentorship Program
To: palashbiswaskl@gmail.com

Dear Sir or Madam,

As a benefit to our members and as a cornerstone of our mission to empower the Iranian American community across the United States, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to announce our Second Annual Mentorship Program. PAAIA's mentorship program provides the opportunity for Iranian Americans to receive one-on-one guidance from highly accomplished professionals within the Iranian American community. Application process for the 2011 Mentorship Program will begin on April 15, 2011.

Click here to learn how you can get involved.

Today, most college graduates are struggling to transition into an unstable economy, attempting to determine how to translate years of study into a concrete professional path. Mentors provide tangible, relatable advice to recent graduates and young professionals that can be life changing. PAAIA's ability to help the next generation of Iranian Americans thrive in the professional world is at the heart of our work and a guiding principle in our ability to contribute to the innovation of our country and preservation of our heritage.

VIDEO: Watch Testimonies from PAAIA's 2010 Annual Retreat on the Success of the Mentorship Program.

The 2010 Mentorship Program matched 36 highly successful Mentors with 73 of the brightest college students and young professionals from our community. The result was an amazing experience for many of those involved! This was only possible because of the support and generosity of you, PAAIA's members and volunteers all across the country.

The continued support of the community is vital to sustaining such rewarding programs for our youth. The best way to get involved and support this program is to make a tax-deductible donation of $100 today and invest in the dynamic future of Iranian American leaders of tomorrow.

On behalf of PAAIA staff and board members, we thank you for your continual support and investment in our community.

Sincerely,

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Morad Ghorban
Acting Executive Director
Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA)
1614 20th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-828-8370 (V)
202-828-8371 (F)
www.paaia.org

"Through PAAIA's mentorship program, I was connected with a Senior State Department Diplomat and former Political Advisor to General David Petraeus." – Amir Bagherpour

"I am truly grateful for the ability to participate in PAAIA's mentorship program and for meeting such wonderful sources of guidance." – Sahar Iranipour

"I was paired with prominent figures from the clinical, business, and educational side of the industry, which provided me with a holistic understanding of the healthcare system in this country ...[I am now] more informed ...[to] make a decision." – Kayvon Hosseini