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Career Mentor Program

Career Mentor Program

The Career Mentor Program

The Career Mentor Program is open to CoBA juniors and seniors who have completed BUS 300 as well as graduate students enrolled in either the Specialized MBA or Fully Employed MBA programs.

The program enhances the student experience by linking them one-on-one with an industry mentor. Students are paired with someone invested in their success — a person ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges, and recognize opportunities. Students will learn what to expect in school, how to approach challenges, and gain career advice. At the same time, mentors will build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.

How it Works

Students will be matched with an industry mentor based on common interests, background, academics, and/or professional aspirations. To get started, students and mentors register and complete an online survey to paint a holistic picture of their interests and experiences.

What do Mentors and Mentees Discuss?

  • Meeting new people and making lifelong connections with peers, faculty, and staff
  • Getting involved on campus
  • Adjusting to university-level academic expectations
  • Developing a plan for academic, social, and career success
  • Balancing the demands of a university with personal responsibilities and socializing
  • Developing and cultivating professional contacts
Juniors, Seniors, & MBAs - Find a Mentor!
Get matched with a professional in your field of study to guide you and prepare you to launch your career after graduation!

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Alumni and Industry Professionals - Become a Mentor!
Help junior, senior, and MBA students succeed by offering guidance and support, and prepare them to launch their careers!

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Fabien Huertas

"I'm so grateful to be paired with my amazing Mentor, Diane Arnold. Ms. Arnold shared with me such valuable real-life knowledge that surpasses any information I can get from just a book. I always look forward to our meetings, not only are they memorable, but we always end them with a quote that has a great significance in our lives."

Fabien Huertas, Mentee

Kristina Winder
"This mentorship program has positively shaped my graduation experience. Because of this program, my professional network has grown immensely and so has my confidence in myself and my professional abilities."

Kristina Winder, Mentee