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**What is it?** Last month, the supply-chain group APICS revealed that it was launching Mentor Center, designed to help foster new connections between industry professionals and those a bit wet behind the ears. Members interested in signing up [can head over this way (opens in a new tab)](http://www.apics.org/about/apics-membership/careers/mentor-center)
.

**Why it works:** The initiative, beyond helping to ease its newest members into the group, also creates a volunteer opportunity for established members. “There are many rewarding benefits to mentorship for both the mentor and mentee,” [the association’s Jessica Heraty wrote last month (opens in a new tab)](http://www.supplychainchannel.org/browse/announcements)
. “Having a mentor can help you advance your career, resolve a particular professional challenge, reach a new goal and more. Being a mentor can be very fulfilling as you give back to a student, young professional or less-experienced professional who is looking to learn from your experience.”

**Other benefits:** APICS, which in 1957 started as the American Production and Inventory Control Society, [offers a variety of perks for its different member tiers (opens in a new tab)](http://www.apics.org/about/apics-membership/benefits)
, including access to its magazine and a variety of research reports, as well as discounts on local events. Another notable benefit is the APICS Dictionary, [which includes more than 4,800 industry-specific terms (opens in a new tab)](http://www.apics.org/dictionary)
.

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[Ernie Smith](https://associationsnow.com/author/ernie-smith/)

Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.

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