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Professional Mentoring Program
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) is proud to announce the launch of a mentoring program designed to engage undergraduate students with STEM industry professionals.
"It's an excellent program for those who follow through with it. The ability to ask questions of someone in industry who is not directly tied to my place of employment let me ask questions I wasn't willing to ask colleagues. For example, what is the etiquette around accepting a job offer and then declining it for another?" -Mentee, 2022-23
Benefits of Mentorship
- Career Advice
- Interview Support
- Networking/Connections
- Graduate School Advice
- Resume Support
- Certificate of Achievement
Get Involved
- Are you going to be a junior in the fall and are interested in being paired with an industry professional?
- Have you completed your lower-division coursework for the major? This can be done by reviewing your Degree Planner or using a Major/Minor Worksheet.
- Do you have a resume, unofficial transcript, and a LinkedIn account prepared? Stay tuned for workshops to help you with these tools!
If so, you are now ready for a professional mentorship!
Expectations
- Attend Kick-Off Reception in September
- Meet with mentor/mentee at least once per month October-March
- Attend Wrap-up in April
Receive Mentorship
Mentees will be matched with a working professional and decide together on when and where to meet for at least 1-2 hours a month. It will be your responsibility to coordinate meetings with your mentor.
Become a Mentor
Mentors will be matched with a student whose educational or professional interests align with their own and will decide together on when and where to meet for at least 1-2 hours a month.
Are you are professional at any level of a STEM (or STEM-related) career and interested in being paired with an undergraduate student mentee? Be part of our initial match by registering before September 13, 2024!
| What | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Period | April - August 2024 |
| PMP Mentor Mixer (for mentors only) |
Thursday, August 29 |
| Kick-off Event in the USU Ballroom |
Thursday, September 19 |
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Fall 2024 Discussion Nights (open to all students!) |
Tuesday, October 8 |
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Fall 2024 Discussion Nights (open to all students!) |
Wednesday, November 20 |
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This event is hosted by the STEM Outreach Club. |
Tuesday, February 11 |
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Spring 2025 Discussion Nights (open to all students!): The Journey Continues! The meandering paths of education and careers. Join us for an inspiring event that challenges the traditional roadmap to success. Whether you're starting from square one, switching fields, or forging your own path, this event will showcase real stories of individuals who took unconventional routes to achieve their career aspirations. Hear from speakers who built careers through self-taught skills, non-traditional education, networking, passion projects, and resilience. Gain insights into creative strategies for breaking into new industries, leveraging transferable skills, and overcoming obstacles along the way. |
Wednesday, March 26 |
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End of Year Networking Social in the USU Ballroom. |
Wednesday, April 30 |
Questions?
Please contact Robyn Araiza, CSTEM Professional Mentoring Program Faculty Director, or Haley Lorenz, PMP Student Manager, at cstempmp@csusm.edu.
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