Space Minor Alumni Mentorship Program

Why Participate in a Mentorship Program?

This program can give current students an opportunity to connect with a alumni and ask questions, get guidance, and understand the current workforce. The Space Minor Mentor Program allows the next generation of students an opportunity to work on professional growth by creating connections between alumni and current students. This program is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in the minor.

A mentor is a contact that can both guide, and coach a current student to the real world. Mentors have the opportunity to encourage and advise students by sharing their own experiences and knowledge of their profession and give advice helping current students think about their futures.

This is also a great way for mentors to give back, and help those following in similar footsteps that they have taken.

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Benefits of Participating in the Program

Provides opportunities for students to...

  • Explore the workforce through interactions with a professional.
  • Gain an experienced professionals perspective on applying classroom concepts to real-life circumstances.
  • Familiarize themselves with real-world job expectations.
  • Identify long-term professional development needs.
  • Realize the value of networking and developing meaningful professional relationships.

Benefits professionals by allowing them to....

  • Contribute to the professional development of the future workforce.
  • Identify potential interns and new hires for their organization.
  • Assist students in beginning successful careers.
  • Give something back to the profession.

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Specifics of Participating in the Program

  • Both mentors and mentees fill out a participation form and we do our best to match people up whenever possible. Ìý
  • Communication between mentor and mentee will occur at least twice a semester with additional meetings and communication encouraged but not mandatory. Communication between mentor and mentee is of the pairs choosing, with at least one activity for the pair to do.
    • Communication through phone calls, emails, or video chats
  • Activities are meant to give the pair at least one 1-on-1 time so that the mentor and mentee can have a full conversation.
  • Suggested activities for the mentor relationships to participate in
    • Video chat
    • Sit down, such as coffee or lunch
    • Tour of Mentors Workplace
    • Attending a professional development or workshop together

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Additional Information

  • Both a mentor and a mentee can enroll every year they are eligible. Each year they will be matched up with a new person to help grow their network.
  • We will do our best to match students and professionals, but even if majors or career goals are not the same, there is a lot to glean still from the 1-on-1 experience of the mentorship program.
  • Mentors will provide students with guidance on education and career progression.
  • Students will commit to meeting with and having questions prepared for their mentors.

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Apply by Sept 11th, 2023 to be eligible for 2023-2024 academic year