Professional Mentoring Program

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) is proud to announce the launch of a mentoring program designed to engage undergraduate students with STEM industry professionals. 

"It's an excellent program for those who follow through with it.  The ability to ask questions of someone in industry who is not directly tied to my place of employment let me ask questions I wasn't willing to ask colleagues.  For example, what is the etiquette around accepting a job offer and then declining it for another?" -Mentee, 2022-23

Benefits of Mentorship

Get Involved

• Are you going to be a junior in the fall and are interested in being paired with an industry professional?
• Have you completed your lower-division coursework for the major? This can be done by reviewing your Degree Planner or using a Major/Minor Worksheet.
• Do you have a resume, unofficial transcript, and a LinkedIn account prepared? Stay tuned for workshops to help you with these tools!

If so, you are now ready for a professional mentorship!

Expectations

• Attend Kick-Off Reception in September
• Meet with mentor/mentee at least once per month October-March
• Attend Wrap-up in April

Receive Mentorship 

Mentees will be matched with a working professional and decide together on when and where to meet for at least 1-2 hours a month. It will be your responsibility to coordinate meetings with your mentor.  

CSTEM Mentee Application

Become a Mentor

Mentors will be matched with a student whose educational or professional interests align with their own and will decide together on when and where to meet for at least 1-2 hours a month.

Are you are professional at any level of a STEM (or STEM-related) career and interested in being paired with an undergraduate student mentee?  

CSTEM Mentor Application

Questions?

Please contact raraiza@csusm.edu, CSTEM Professional Mentoring Program Faculty Director

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