Graduate Mentoring Program

Participate in the UBC Applied Science Engineering Mentoring Program, which offers an outstanding opportunity to develop impactful relationships with industry professionals and other students, while developing vital communication skills.

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Why Participate in the Applied Science Engineering Mentoring Program?

  • Develop fundamental skills in successful relationship building and maintaining
  • Gain support and clarity around career-building transitions and network development
  • Receive exclusive Mentorship Program Toolkits designed to support and enhance how best to engage and connect with industry professionals and other students
  • Enhance your own leadership skills through peer-to-peer mentorship
  • Begin establishing your network connections before graduation

Upper-year students & Graduate students will engage in a triad model of mentorship, where they will be matched with another student and an industry professional. With an emphasis on relationship-based networking, you will engage with your group while exploring themed outcomes designed to support and enhance career development.

Mentee Expectations

Running from October-March annually, mentees can expect to participate in the following:

  • Complete the mandatory on-line training module 

  • Meet with your triad a minimum of 3 times throughout the program duration

     

Program Timeline 

Date Milestone
Aug. 12 – Sept. 12, 2025

Application Period - this is a 2-Step Process:

Step 1- submit the fully completed application form

Step 2- complete the Canvas Mentee Training Module before September 15th.

Sept. 16, 2025

Confrimation email sent to all Accepted Mentees

Please Note: due to Program capacity, not all applicants may be accepted

Sept. 23, 2025Participants recieve Mentorship Program group details via email

Sept. 25, 2025

6:00-7:00 pm (PST)

Mentoring Kick-off Event (Virtual)

 

Dec. 4, 2025

6:00-7:30 (PST)

Mentorship Program Panel Discussion Event
October to March Mentoring groups are expected to meet a minimum of three times throughout the program.
March 31, 2025Program closes for the year

 Application details

Please fill out the Application Page, and remember to complete the CANVAS modules as the second step to completing the application.

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