I think that mentorship can start immediately. I echo Ms. Roy's comments in regard to agitating and moving forward. I think it's really important for women, particularly young women, to look around for mentors. It doesn't have to be in a formal program. The one I mentioned, women in communications and technology, is a formal program. It isn't available for students, however. That one is for people who are working who are members of the organization, but it is free once you become a member.
Certainly for young people, though, peer mentorship is important. As an example, WCT has done a mentorship circle, where it would bring together eight women in a chapter and they would work together, share their areas of expertise, and then also help each other to move their careers forward.
I think it's very critical for all career advancement for women to seek out mentors, but they don't have to be just female mentors. I've certainly had the benefit of many male mentors who have been extremely generous. I think it's important to find courage and be brave to look around and see who is available. In my experience there are many successful people who are willing to give back, but the mentee has to take the first step and ask for that help. I would encourage that as a starting point.