2026 Supplier Inclusion Cohort

DOBE Mentoring Advancement Program (MAP)

Mentor Candidate Application

The Disability:IN Supplier Inclusion cohort DOBE Mentoring Advancement Program (MAP) is designed to serve Disability:IN Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Disability Owned Business Enterprises (SDV-DOBEs) ready to advance sustainable business growth to a new level. This six-month development cohort brings together disabled veteran business owners, Disability:IN corporate partner mentors, and subject-matter experts to deliver a collaborative and engaging learning experience.

The Supplier Inclusion cohort DOBE Mentoring Advancement Program (MAP) has two components:

1. Virtual Learning & Development

Three Focus Subject Matter Topics (each will last 2 months)
Three virtual one-hour webinars on topics carefully curated from our program participants and leading business experts
Mid Cohort Meet Up & Program Content (July 2026 Conference)
Bi-Monthly Mentor Meetings
Monthly Mentor/Mentee meetings
A virtual program orientation and closing event

2. Mentorship

Each mentor will be paired with a DOBE owner for a six-month mentoring relationship designed to complement the virtual learning curriculum. It is expected that the mentorship pairs meet at least once monthly. A mentoring kickoff webinar will be provided to those accepted into the program.

To participate in the 2026 DOBE Mentoring Advancement Program as a mentor, you must meet the following requirements:

Candidate Eligibility:

Must be an employee of a current Disability:IN corporate partner organization.
Must be familiar with the needs and challenges of the small business entrepreneur community and/or be willing to engage internal team members when needed to support a goal which maybe outside of the scope of your expertise.
Demonstrated experience within the business ecosystem to assist growth oriented and goals set by DOBE.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Company

Position Title

Email

Mobile Phone:

City/Town

State

In which time zone do you work the majority of your time?

Please provide a link to your LinkedIn profile (if applicable).

If you selected "Other", please specify.

Please provide a brief biography and describe your current job duties.

Please list any volunteer work, personal interests, and/or any special skills.

Are you a member of any company-led employee resource group(s)?

If you selected "Other", please specify.

Why do you want to be a Mentor for this program?

Please identify which areas you are most aligned and or comfortable with in support of a Mentee?

Would you or a subject matter expert within your organization be interested in leading a webinar as part of the virtual learning component?

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I meet all of the eligibility requirements for being a mentor for the 2026 Supplier Inclusion Mentoring & Development Cohort, and that, even so, submitting my application does not guarantee my acceptance; that all the information being submitted in this form is accurate and complete to the best of my understanding; that I am in good standing with my employer and, if accepted, have the full support of my employer and supervisor to complete all required program tasks; that, if accepted into the program, if I cease to satisfy any of the program eligibility requirements or representations in this Acknowledgement, Disability:IN has the discretion to remove me from the program.

I Agree

Release of Liability

In exchange for the opportunity to apply to be considered as a mentor for the 2026 Supplier Inclusion Mentoring & Development Cohort, I release from all liability, and waive my right to sue, Disability:IN, its employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents (collectively “Disability:IN”) from any and all claims which may arise, directly or indirectly, from the program application process and its outcomes, including, but not limited to, acceptance into or denial of acceptance into the program, or any other activities.

I Agree

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