Career Mentor Link connects professionals with students, providing students with the opportunity to benefit from the industry knowledge and career experiences of their mentors. This one-on-one mentoring program runs annually from late April to late October. His goal:
Create learning opportunities for students to begin taking responsibility for their careers
· provide students with an industry perspective to enhance their academic learning
· prepare students for the transition to the workplace
· establish mutually beneficial relationships between industry, the university and its students
Students (mentees) are encouraged to seek advice and information about their career direction and employment goals while mentors share their industry skills and insights and take an active interest in the career development of the student.