Mentor a student
Transform a UNSW student’s life and build your leadership skills by becoming an alumni mentor today.
Career Discovery Mentoring Program
Mentoring has the transformative power to shape a student’s life for the better and this is your chance to make further impact in a student’s journey to employment.
Mentors have a rewarding opportunity to further develop skills, reflect on career progression, achievements, and engage with the UNSW community.
Program details
Dates: The program runs three times a year. Applications for the 2025 term one intake are now open.
Commitment: Five hours of your time over six weeks.
Delivery: Flexible; online or in-person.
Eligibility requirements: Minimum two years of professional experience.
Recognition: Receive certification in the form of a UNSW-certified digital badge which can be added to your LinkedIn profile.
Year 10 Gateway Program
Help Year 10 students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and schools learn about the benefits of attending university by becoming a Gateway mentor.
You’ll help high school students explore university life by offering insights into UNSW degree options and career pathways. By becoming a Gateway mentor, you play a vital role in guiding students towards early admission to UNSW through the Gateway Admission Pathway.
Program details
Dates: The program runs once a year. Upcoming intake dates will be announced here.
Commitment: Two hours on one day, numerous dates available between 24/02/2025 – 4/04/2025.
Delivery: In-person, UNSW Kensington campus.
Eligibility requirements: Minimum two years of professional experience.
Other opportunities
UNSW Business School Mentoring Program
Mentor an ambitious business student. You’ll provide advice and guidance about career opportunities and navigating the work world post-university. The mentorship will help improve the mentee’s networking and professional skills and boost confidence, as well as clarify career goals and aspirations.
Program details
Dates: The program runs multiple times a year. Upcoming intake dates will be announced here.
Commitment: Minimum of five hours with one mentee over the course of fifteen weeks
Delivery: Flexible; online or in-person.
Eligibility requirements: Mentors must be UNSW Business School and/or AGSM graduates must have at least five years of professional business experience.
Student mentoring
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Joining mentoring platforms such as Alumni Connect or CDMP provides you with the opportunity to expand your network and skills, reconnect with the UNSW community, and help develop the next generation of talent. As a mentor, you can:
- make a meaningful difference to someone else’s personal and professional growth
- enhance your leadership and communication skills
- reflect on your career and personal aspirations
- identify future talent for your organisation.
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Yes! International based alumni mentors are encouraged to complete their mentoring meetings via their preferred online platform.