Mentorship program

Gustavson's mentorship program empowers students to refine their career and life goals with personalized guidance from a business professional.

Info for mentors

The success of our mentorship program hinges on support from the business community. Our mentors often say that they got more out of the relationship than the mentee.

Matching process

Our well-aligned matching process ensures that mentors and students agree to a partnership that caters to their interests and requirements.

Our mentor group embodies a remarkable spectrum of experience. Newcomers to our program seamlessly integrate into a dynamic and expanding network.

Info for students

This experiential learning element adds depth to your schooling and provides practical insights, enhancing your career development.

The program aims to:

match you with a business executive who aligns with your career interests
provide someone who is willing to serve as your "sounding board"
add meaning to your classroom experiences
boost your business and career development
help you develop insights and make better career choices

Program guidelines

participation is voluntary
there are 3 formal times to apply (September, January and May)
you and your mentor must agree that your match is a good fit
your partnership runs 2 terms or 7 months and can be extended if you and your mentor agree
you and your mentor establish expectations and set your own agenda
feedback and self-reflection are important for both you and your mentor
commit your time—expect to meet once a month on average
it is your responsibility to be proactive and set up meetings with your mentor

Apply

Gustavson students can apply for a mentor through their program manual in Brightspace. Business minor students interested in mentorship can contact the Connections Hub to learn more.

BCom student application Graduate student application

Expectations

Mentors are expected to:

commit to a formal 7 month mentoring relationship with a student
meet face-to-face a minimum of once a month
help students think through career decisions and life choices
be available should important questions or issues pop up
guide the ongoing mentoring agenda
provide support, challenge student thinking and give feedback
provide industry guidance and insights
help students gain connections through their network

Mentors are not expected to:

find co-op positions or jobs for students
give students “the answers” or tell them what to do

Students are expected to:

be open to someone helping you think through personal and career issues
be self-motivated and prepared to commit the time
be accountable to make your relationship with your mentor a success
have an interest in personal learning and reflection

Contact us

If you would like to get involved or learn more, please email us.