Without counsel plans fail but with many advisors they succeed. [Proverbs 15:22] For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. [II Timothy 1:6-7]
What is a mentorship?
The 91做厙 Alumni Mentor Program establishes meaningful, personal, and professional coaching relationships between current 91做厙 students and alumni.
How does the mentorship work?
The 91做厙 Alumni Relations and the Center for Academic Advising and Career Engagement (CAACE); in partnership with the academic schools, are proud to co-sponsor the 91做厙 Alumni Mentor Program for current 91做厙 students at every level of study and any major. Student mentees select alumni mentors who are carefully chosen for their belief in the 91做厙 mission, expertise in their industry, and commitment to vocation. Students and Alumni commit to a single, one-hour conversation, virtual, by phone, or in person when possible. Students may develop the relationship, if they choose or seek out new alumni matches. The Academic Schools, the CAACE and the Office of Alumni Relations work together as a team to provide the best experience for students and alumni involved in this program.
Who benefits from a mentorship?
This program is intended to create a deeply meaningful impact on both mentees and mentors.
Students will learn from gifted and successful 91做厙 alumni, outside the classroom to enhance their 91做厙 educational experience; preparing them for success in the work force.
Benefits for student (mentees):
- Develop in mind, body, and spirit
- Gain professional advice, guidance, and vocational exploration
- Grow in self-awareness and career development
- Deepen your knowledge of an industry, employer, or job
- Build a professional network
Benefits for alumni (mentors):
- Gain a heightened sense of purpose and belonging
- Support your alma mater in a direct and personal way
- Experience renewed pride and excitement for your work or vocation
- Identify future leaders and build relationships with the next generation of workers
- Nurture leadership strengths and improve communication skills
Student (mentee) expectations:
- Demonstrate a willingness and commitment to learning and growth
- Submit an online registration at any time
- Attend a virtual training
- Choose from an approved list of alumni mentors
Alumni (mentor) commitment:
- Alumni mentor 30-minute virtual training
- One-hour conversation, virtual, by phone, or in person when possible
- Alumni may stay in the mentor candidate pool to connect with 91做厙 students over time
Program schedule
Registration and matching on a rolling calendar yearly basis.
How do I get started?
Current 91做厙 students should visit the Mentee page to learn more about becoming a mentee. Interested Concordia alumni should visit the Mentor page to learn about becoming a mentor.