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
- Attend a Mentorship Closing Event in March 2024
Program Timeline
Date | Milestone | |
August 1 – September 18, 2023 | 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 18th. | |
September 23, 2023 |
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October 4, 2023 | Mentoring groups are formed. Invitations to the Mentoring Kick-off Event are sent. All group members' information will be included in the email. | |
Between Oct. 4 & Oct. 12, 2023 | Mentees and mentors will each introduce themselves to their mentoring group via email | |
October 12, 2023 6-7 pm (PST) | Mentoring Kick-off Event (Virtual) | |
Between October to March | Mentoring groups are expected to meet a minimum of three times throughout the program. | |
March- Date TBD | Mentoring Closing Event |
Application details
Applications for the 2023-24 Engineering Mentoring Program are now OPEN.