WEN California's Collective Learning Program (CLP)

A modern approach to mentoring through shared learning and meaningful connections.

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Program Overview

The Collective Learning Program (CLP) is WEN California's reimagined mentoring experience, designed to move beyond traditional mentor/mentee roles and create a more flexible, inclusive, and engaging way for participants to connect and learn from one another.

Through a combination of one-on-one connections, peer learning, and facilitated group discussions, participants can build relationships, expand perspectives, and grow as both learners and leaders. This approach aligns with California's unique energy landscape, which demands cross-functional insights and adaptability.

This program is open exclusively to WEN California members.

How to Join WEN California's CLP

1. Register HERE by July 15 to be part of the 2026–2027 CLP Cohort.
2. Complete the CLP Network Profile Form.
3. Register at WEN California to join the first CLP Circle and Online Speed Networking & Pairing Event on July 16.

How It Works

• Build Your Profile
  Upload a profile detailing your experience, interests, topics you wish to explore, and areas where you can mentor others.
• Matching Process
  Browse participant profiles and identify individuals you'd like to connect with. CLP Chairs will also provide suggested matches based on participant profiles, interests, and requests, and will help formalize mentoring partnerships.
• Engage in Conversations
  We recommend centering your first meeting around goals and interests. Thereafter, participants are encouraged to meet bi-weekly or monthly. CLP Chairs will check in regularly with the cohort.
• Grow Your Network
  Learn continuously through shared experiences and meaningful professional relationships.
• Join CLP Circles
  Participate in group discussions centered around our Four Collective Learning Pillars: The Foundation, The Accelerator, The Context, and The Multiplier.

What You'll Get

• Flexible, self-directed learning opportunities.
• Access to diverse perspectives across the energy industry.
• Tools and guidance to support meaningful conversations.
• A supportive, engaged professional community and network.

The Four Pillars of the CLP Circles

Quarterly group discussions organized around four core themes.

I. The Foundation

Personal Growth & Well-Being

Recognizing the whole person—not just the professional.

• Values-Driven Career Choices
  • Aligning personal purpose with company mission.
  • Navigating ethical dilemmas in energy and infrastructure work.
• Work-Life Integration in a 24/7 Energy World
  • Managing travel, shift work, project cycles, and caregiving responsibilities.
  • Redefining "balance" during different life stages.
• Setting Boundaries Without Career Penalty
  • Saying "no" strategically.
  • Managing expectations in male-dominated or urgency-driven cultures.

II. The Accelerator

Career Development & Leadership

Focusing on advancement, influence, and long-term impact.

• Career Storytelling and Personal Brand
  • Articulating your value and career narrative.
  • Being known for impact, not just effort.
• Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: What Actually Moves the Needle
  • Identifying and cultivating sponsors.
  • How women can sponsor other women.
• Navigating Male-Dominated Cultures
  • Addressing bias, microaggressions, and credibility challenges.
  • Choosing when to adapt, challenge, or exit.
• Building Influence Without Formal Authority
  • Leading cross-functional teams and joint ventures.
  • Building influence across matrixed and global organizations.

III. The Context

Energy Transition & Industry Transformation

Connecting individual careers to the future of energy.

• Bridging Legacy Energy and Clean Energy
  • Leveraging oil & gas, utility, and infrastructure experience.
  • Translating skills into renewables, hydrogen, CCUS, and energy storage.
• Women as Leaders of the Energy Transition
  • Why diversity matters in climate and energy solutions.
  • Visibility and leadership opportunities in emerging sectors.
• Climate, Policy, and Regulation: What Leaders Need to Know
  • Understanding policy signals and regulatory risk.
  • How policy shapes investment decisions and career stability.

IV. The Multiplier

Strengthening the Learning Environment

Enhancing the effectiveness of the collective learning relationship.

• How to Be an Effective Mentee and Mentor
  • Setting expectations and goals.
  • Making mentoring relationships actionable.
  • Learning at every career stage.
• Paying It Forward: Building the Next Generation
  • Creating pipelines for women in STEM and energy.
  • Leaving a legacy beyond individual success.

Join the CLP Network!

Join the WEN California Collective Learning Program and become part of a more connected, collaborative energy community.