Mentor a student
Transform a UNSW student’s life and build your leadership skills by becoming an alumni mentor today.
Make a lasting difference in a UNSW student’s journey while developing your own leadership skills as an alumni mentor. Sign up today to inspire and support the next generation.
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. Upcoming dates will be announced here.
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.
Other opportunities
UNSW 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.
Delivery: In-person, UNSW Kensington campus.
Eligibility requirements: Minimum two years of professional experience.
It was a wonderful experience to speak with these passionate and engaged students, some of whom, although not yet equipped with the vernacular to express their ambitions and professional aspirations, are willing to listen and learn about the opportunity soon to be made available to them. UNSW should be commended on their desires to contribute to our community's persistent endeavours to reduce disparities and soften the impact of social determinants that would have potentially left some of these students behind.
- Joshua Karras (BSc, 2017, MHM, 2018, MIPH, 2018, MPH 2018)])
Participating as an alumni mentor in the UNSW Year 10 Gateway Program earlier this year was an enriching experience. As a mentor, I had the privilege of witnessing the transformative impact the program had on students. It fostered a dynamic environment where young minds were motivated to consider and undertake studies in areas that genuinely interested them or they never knew of. The program is a testament to UNSW's commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators from all socio-economic backgrounds. It provided invaluable guidance to students and offered a fulfilling experience for mentors like myself. I left the program feeling inspired by the student's curiosity and drive and I am grateful to have been part of a snippet of their first-time university experience.
- Chloe Kourtesis [BArts(Bus), 2019]
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.