This mentoring program matches Monash students with an alumni mentor to help them gain industry knowledge and networks to support their transition to the workforce.

Through the course of the program, mentors and mentees will work together to focus on:

1. Fostering growth and professional development
2. Exploring potential career paths and relevant skills
3. Transitioning to the workplace

By mentoring a Monash student, you can share your expertise and propel your mentee toward their professional, personal and study goals. Your support will help boost their confidence, inform their career planning and develop their skills.

You’ll be asked to provide a brief work history, select your areas of expertise and any other relevant work experience and then based on your profile, you can be matched with a Monash student.

This is a voluntary role but you will gain experience in leadership skills and make an impact on the next generation.

The time commitment for mentors:

• Attend and participate in an online induction event in the first week
• Participate in two video meetings during the program
• Meetings are to be supported by regular contact via the mentoring platform, email or phone
• Assist your mentee in expanding their professional networks
• Attend a final virtual celebration with program participants (where possible)

As a mentor you can:

• Make a positive impact on someone’s life
• Share your knowledge
• Develop your leadership skills

The registration process is straightforward and includes terms and conditions governing privacy and conduct.

Becoming a mentee gives you a chance to access the extensive global network of Monash alumni and benefit from the experiences and insights they’ve gained throughout their careers.

Connecting with someone who’s in the industry and who has been where you are now, is a great way to understand the important steps that you need to take to plan your career with confidence and prepare for your transition to the workforce.

Eligibility:

• You must be an undergraduate or graduate student in your penultimate or final year of study, at any Monash campus

The time commitment for mentees:

• Participate in an online induction event in the first week
• Participate in two video meetings during the program
• Meetings are to be supported by regular contact via the mentoring platform, email or phone.
• Attend a final virtual celebration with program participants TBC

As a mentee you can:

• Learn from the experience of others
• Build your network
• Develop the ability to identify and communicate your employability skills
• Understand the steps you need to take to achieve your career goal

At the end of the program, and once you complete your degree, you'll be invited to join the Alumni to Alumni mentoring program.