If you’re looking to expand your professional skills, specifically your networking skills, the LSA Mentorship Program may be right for you. This program is designed to provide students with structured, one-on-one mentorship from seasoned professionals and LSA alums across a spectrum of industries.
Mentors volunteer their time to share their unique experiences, insights, and learnings that students can apply to their own lives, This program is all about building your confidence in networking and learning how to cultivate relationships.
What are some of the benefits of participating? The program is designed to help alleviate some of the biggest barriers students have experienced historically while accessing U-M’s vast alum network.
- Finding the time — the program provides structured events and deadlines for accountability.
- Finding the ‘right’ alum to connect with — the program uses your interest form to create a one-on-one match for the academic year based on your preferences.
- Knowing what to say —throughout the program, you will have both required training and access to helpful resources that can guide you through developing your networking and relationship-building skills.
This year’s LSA Mentorship Program will take place from October 2024 to April 2025, and matches will meet at least five times over the course of the program.
Applications for this year's program will open on August 26th and close on October 11th.
