Enhance your career experience while giving back to the next generation of doers, makers, healers, and innovators.
Both mentors and mentees experience enrichment in their career and lives through mentorship programs.
The New York Tech Alumni Mentors Program is a cross-campus collaboration between the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Student Engagement and Development, and Office of Career Success and Experiential Education that pairs alumni with students who are looking for educational advice, career guidance, and life lessons.
It is a wonderful opportunities for alumni who appreciate what New York Tech gave them to give something back to the next generation of students.
Our program lasts 10 weeks, though hopefully connections last longer. On average, the time commitment is about 10 hours. Training will be provided to all participants. Modules and recommended topics are provided to guide and enhance the experience.
Benefits
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As a mentor, you'll benefit from:
- Sharing your industry knowledge, your experiences and challenges.
- Expanding your network.
- Learning a different perspectives and the wants and needs of the next generation.
- Strengthening your coaching skills and New York Tech connections.
- Giving back to New York Tech.
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As a student-mentee, you'll benefit from:
- Receiving advice, guidance, and perspective from an individual with prior professional and personal experiences.
- Further developing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Building your professional network.
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Who We Serve
This program is open to students from all New York Tech campuses, ideally from second-year of undergraduate studies through master's level programs.
Program Expectations
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You will experience many successes from the Alumni Mentorship Program. To have a more fulfilling and rewarding experience, you must meet the following expectations:
- Mentors and mentees must complete an application. You are also required to attend an orientation sessions and the kick off event.
- On a voluntary basis, mentors and mentees must serve in the program for a minimum of one semester or 10 weeks.
- Mentors and mentees are expected to remain in consistent communication with each other. In-person or virtual meetings are required (we recommend at least 2 a month). Phone and email conversations can supplement in-person or virtual meetings, but must not replace them.
- At the conclusion of the semester, both the mentor and mentee are expected to complete a program evaluation. This will help us assess and make appropriate modifications for future cohorts of the alumni mentorship program.
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How to Apply
To apply for the 2024-2025 cohorts of the Alumni Mentorship Program, click the appropriate blue button below and fill out the application. The questions you answer will allow the program directors to find the best match for you.
Student Mentees
Alumni Mentors
While we'll do our best to provide every applicant with a match, completing an application does not guarantee a spot in the program for this year.
Program Timeline for Fall 2024
- Student Mentee Application Deadline: Friday, August 16, 2024
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Admission to the program does not guarantee a match (but we'll do our best!).
- Alumni Mentor Application Deadline: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
- Mentee Orientation: Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m., Sept. 12 at 5 p.m., and Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. (All times Eastern. Must attend one)
- Mentor Virtual Orientation: Dates TBD (All times Eastern. Must attend one)
- Kick-off Events: Week of September 23, 2024. Dates and Times TBD (must attend one)
- Fall 2024 Cohort ends: Friday, December 13, 2024
- Final Program Evaluations due: Friday, December 20, 2024
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Program Timeline for Spring 2025
- Student Mentee Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Admission to the program does not guarantee a match (but we'll do our best!).
- Alumni Mentor Application Deadline: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
- Mentee Orientation: Dates TBD
- Mentor Virtual Orientation: Dates TBD (All times Eastern. Must attend one)
- Kick-off Events: Week of March 3, 2025. Dates and Times TBD (must attend one)
- Fall 2024 Cohort ends: Friday, May 9, 2025
- Final Program Evaluations due: Friday, May 30, 2025
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Questions?
Please contact the Alumni Mentorship program at 516.686.7800 or mentorship@nyit.edu.