Lateral Recruiting Membership Includes:
BRanding & Strategy
Elevate your brand as a champion for women in leadership through Forté’s high-visibility platforms.
- Be featured in the Corporate Spotlight on Forté’s website
- Promote events and jobs via the Job Alerts Newsletter
- Showcase women leaders, share executive profiles, and nominate event speakers
- Access exclusive Partner webinars, the annual meeting, and a customized Impact Report
- Collaborate with a dedicated Relationship Manager to meet talent acquisition goals
The Professional Access Pass gives employees of Forté’s corporate members free access to Forté’s Professional Membership benefits.
Key features include:
- Forté’s Women on Boards series equips aspiring board members with quarterly insights, encouragement, and real‑world advice from women currently serving at the table. With 9 hours in the on‑demand library and upcoming live sessions, you’ll gain practical guidance to expand your impact and confidently pursue your board potential.
- Curated Learning Journeys give ERGs and individuals a structured path through Forté’s most popular resources — articles, videos, and downloadable tools — designed to build skills that matter most. With focused tracks on Negotiating, Networking, Executive Presence, and soon Allyship, these journeys make it easy to explore, practice, and apply insights that strengthen both personal growth and organizational impact.
- Exclusive access to interactive Leadership Coach and Career Coach workshops, combining practical skill‑building with peer learning and expert guidance. With an on‑demand library of over 20 hours plus upcoming live sessions throughout the year, members can continuously sharpen leadership and career skills in ways that fit their schedule.
- Over 20 hours of access to cutting-edge innovation from Forté partner Executive MBA programs. These on-demand and upcoming live Business Essentials virtual sessions are an opportunity to learn directly from leading faculty at top business schools as they share recent and relevant research for today’s business leaders, followed by a live Q&A portion for attendees.
The Professional Access Pass empowers employees to grow, connect, and lead with purpose through exclusive virtual events, on-demand learning, and expert-led workshops on career advancement, leadership, and boardroom readiness. Offering the Professional Access Pass signals your company’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and the advancement of women in business.
MBA ALumni GatheringS
March & September | Global
Participate in Forté’s Alumni Regional Gatherings to build meaningful visibility with post‑MBA professionals across multiple cities. These informal, in‑person events — held each March and September — bring together engaged MBA alumnae who are advancing in their careers and expanding their networks. By showing up in these community‑driven spaces, your organization can strengthen brand awareness, spark authentic conversations, and stay top‑of‑mind with experienced talent exploring future opportunities. It’s a simple, high‑touch way to deepen your presence within a powerful alumni network and broaden your reach to leadership‑ready professionals.
Spring & FAll Virtual Career Fairs
April & October | Virtual
Connect with a high‑caliber pool of experienced professional women actively seeking their next career move through Forté’s Virtual Career Fairs. As a Lateral Recruiting Member, your organization can interact in real time with 500+ mid‑career candidates — 70% with 8+ years of experience and more than 70% holding master’s or terminal degrees, including a large share of MBA alumnae. The virtual format enables your recruiters to maximize reach, accelerate conversations, and showcase your culture through live chats, video interactions, and branded booth experiences. You also gain extended access to top talent through the post‑event résumé book, allowing you to continue building relationships with women who are ready to step into leadership‑track roles. Read more »
Access Forté’s Professional Resume Book to tap into a powerful pool of experienced professional women — including a significant segment of MBA alumnae — who are actively exploring their next career move. This curated resource showcases diverse, mid‑career talent who have advanced through Forté’s leadership and career development programs and are poised for meaningful progression. With downloadable resumes and intuitive filters, it simplifies your ability to identify and reach purpose‑driven candidates across industries and experience levels. It’s an efficient way to strengthen your leadership pipeline with women who bring proven expertise, strategic capability, and the readiness to make an immediate impact.
Additional Lateral Recruiting opportunity:
Industry Meet-Up Series
February - November | Virtual or In-Person
Strengthen your connection to experienced professional women by participating in Forté’s Industry Meet-Ups — intimate, topic‑driven gatherings that bring together mid‑career talent exploring advancement or career transition. As a Lateral Recruiting Member, this add‑on gives your organization direct access to women with 8–15+ years of experience, many of whom are MBA alumnae navigating their next strategic move. These small‑group conversations create a low‑pressure environment where your leaders can share insights, elevate your employer brand, and build authentic relationships with candidates who are already operating at a high level. By showing up in these curated spaces, you position your organization as a trusted partner in their career journey — while gaining early visibility into a pipeline of leadership‑ready women across industries. Read more »
