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Application Details

You do not have to be an ICology member to apply to the program but will need to join our community before the program starts in January 2024. Membership is $149.99/year or $19.99/month.

The application process is less about acceptance into the program and more about matching you with the right mentor. It’s crucial that we get to know you and your goals before we pair you with a mentor.

Mentee applicants are required to:

Have at least 5 and no more than 10 years of career experience (does not have to be solely internal comms)
Submit application and participate in a video conversation with program director
Demonstrate a passion for improving the employee experience through first class internal communication
Possess a commitment to career growth and development
Be willing to accept feedback with an open mind and a willingness to learn
Complete the program as outlined

Timeline

September 8, 2023: applications open for the 2024 cohort
October 31, 2023: last day to apply
November 30, 2023: mentorship pairs are confirmed
January 2024: virtual program kickoff
September 2024: Graduation Ceremony & Mentorship Summit (in-person, date/location TBD)

More Info

Join us on LinkedIn on Thursday, September 21 at 3pm ET for a live Q&A session. Hear from past mentors/mentees and learn how this program can propel your career.

If you want to set up a time to chat more about the program being a good fit for you, reach out to Kristin Hancock: kristin@joinicology.com

Ready to get started? Apply today!

September 2022: Rise & shine.

September 1, 2022 Kristin Hancock

My vision for ICology is to create a community that people want to rise and shine with.

This month, we’ve got more going on than EVER including our first in-person event!

Introducing: Beyond IC

August 19, 2022 Kristin Hancock

"Beyond IC" is a members-only series that launches in September and will feature experts from industries OTHER than internal comms. What a concept!

July 2022: Unplug

July 13, 2022 Kristin Hancock

In case you missed it on social, our July community theme is unplug because, well, don't we all need a little downtime?

May 2022: Celebrate everything!

April 30, 2022 Kristin Hancock

What can you celebrate this month for your employees? For yourself? The people in your circles? Life is so challenging. When we have an opportunity to create joy, it's our duty to take it.

March 2022: Jump right in!

April 30, 2022 Kristin Hancock

What a year it's been! We've crossed the "first birthday threshold" and are finally walking after crawling for a while. But that's how growth goes, ya know?

It's time to jump right in, which is, conveniently, this month's community theme.

February 2022: Gear Up

February 1, 2022 Kristin Hancock

This month our community theme is all about the tools of the trade. In an homage to the 90s sitcom, you could say, “it’s tool time!”

Introducing: Toolsday

January 11, 2022 Kristin Hancock

Starting February 1, we’re hosting weekly “Toolsday” live sessions where vendors in the IC space can showcase their platforms. You can share anything you want our members to learn: a case study, product demonstration, industry insights, or a really cool new feature you’re offering.

Join us on Clubhouse for a lunch break every Wednesday

May 14, 2021 Chuck Gose

Join us for lunch! We’re going to be on Clubhouse at every Wednesday at Noon EDT and Noon PDT to talk with the internal comms community.

The internal communicator's guide to hybrid work

May 5, 2021 Chuck Gose

All Things IC’s Rachel Miller joined ICology founder Chuck Gose to discuss a hot topic communicators are facing around the world right now. What is the role communicators play in the hybrid work conversation?

Recommended Clubhouse Clubs for internal communicators

April 18, 2021 Chuck Gose

We see more and more internal communicators active on Clubhouse. And while it’s not perfect, it is a unique platform to hear interesting conversations and level up your network. Here are a few recommended Clubhouse Clubs for internal communicators.

Research on "The New Social Contract"

April 16, 2021 Chuck Gose

In the new social contract, the employer-employee relationship is more dimensional and transactional. What does this mean for internal communicators?

A lot.

Support research into line manager communication →

March 9, 2021 Chuck Gose

New research into the role of line managers! Line managers matter; they hold the key to many challenges inside organisations. They are one of the key elements to effective internal communication and an important part of The Field Model™ approach.

“A challenged world is an alert world.”

March 8, 2021 Chuck Gose

At ICology we choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. Learn more about what you can do to join us.

The Double-Double-Down-Under Plan

March 6, 2021 Chuck Gose

We’ve created a special membership plan for communicators in Australia and Canada. Check it out.

Diversity In Action Conference winner announced

March 2, 2021 Chuck Gose

We’re proud to support A Leader Like Me’s Diversity in Action conference in March. We purchased a registration and gave it away to one of our members.