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2023 AU PRSSA

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”

— John Crosby

Our mentorship program is intended to support cultivating meaningful relationships between current members of AU PRSSA and alumni. Mentees gain invaluable guidance in navigating their future career paths. Alumni mentors have the opportunity to engage with the AU PRSSA community and share their knowledge and experiences. 

How It Works

To be a mentor, you must be a past AU PRSSA alumni. To be a mentee, you must be a current member of AU PRSSA. 

Mentors

  1. Please complete the mentor sign-up form by March 19. Signing up does not guarantee involvement in the program — your availability will be checked again before proceeding with a match and matches will reflect the career interests of both parties.

  2. Upon confirmation of availability, mentor-mentee matches will be sent out on March 22. Your mentee will contact you.

  3. The mentorship program will continue for the remainder of the semester, but both mentors and mentees are always encouraged to maintain the connection. 

Thank you for volunteering!

 

Mentees

  1. Please complete the mentee sign-up form by March 19. Signing up does not guarantee your placement in the program. Participation will be determined by multiple factors such as first-come-first-serve, amount of participants, and similar career interests. 

  2. Mentor-mentee matches will be sent out on the week of March 22. It’s up to you to contact your mentor as soon as possible. 

  3. The mentorship program will continue for the remainder of the semester, but both mentors and mentees are always encouraged to maintain the connection.

 

What Mentorship Means

What is gained from this program is ultimately up to the student. After the match is made, it’s the student’s responsibility to learn from the experience. We encourage active communication with your mentor, developing goals together, and preparing yourself for a successful future. This can mean virtual coffee chats, informational interviews, resume reviews, and more. 

Alumni mentors can have a positive impact on students through sharing your experiences and insights, especially as many AU students learn remotely and look ahead to an uncertain future. Each mentorship may be a different and unique experience, but we hope it’s a rewarding opportunity for both mentors and students. 

Thank you for your interest in AU PRSSA’s 2023 Mentorship Program.