The ASFPM Mentoring Program Reboots for 2022
Strong, capable states are critical for reducing flood losses and protecting the natural functions of floodplains. That means the people responsible for building state capabilities for effective floodplain management must continue to expand their skill set, deepen their expertise, and share their knowledge with others.
Whether you are an experienced floodplain management practitioner or just getting started in the profession, there’s a place for you in the ASFPM Mentoring Program. Developed in coordination with FEMA, the ASFPM Mentoring Program is seeking to expand its network of mentoring partnerships and we invite you to join us in this important endeavor.
The objectives of the ASFPM Mentoring Program are to:
- Build floodplain management knowledge, skill, and capability: The mentoring program helps state floodplain managers assess in which areas they can improve their effectiveness.
- Provide trusted guidance and feedback: Mentoring adds value to training and education through relationships with tenured practitioners who share insight and on-the-job experience.
- Create a peer network and communication forum: Mentoring activities provide expanded opportunities to meet other floodplain management professionals to discuss valid, relevant, and field-tested information.
- Provide situational guidance: State floodplain managers (new and experienced) often find themselves in “crisis management” mode when flood disasters, new technologies, or political priorities demand immediate attention. The mentoring program provides quick problem-solving support and assistance for handling job-related concerns.
- Sustain professional development: The mentoring program helps establish relationships with state floodplain managers, creates benchmarks for effective floodplain management, and supports ongoing learning.
The ASFPM Mentoring Program brings together mentors with expertise in floodplain management and mentees looking to enhance their floodplain management skills, with the ultimate goal of building state capability for effective floodplain management to reduce flood losses and protect the natural functions of floodplains.
