Overview

The Program

The University of Montevallo Mentoring Program seeks to foster meaningful and productive one-on-one relationships between students and professional mentors.

The program is the result of a loyal network of alumni and  professionals willing to volunteer their time to motivated students eager to prepare themselves for success. For both, it is a true enriching experience.

The Process

Once participants have reviewed the program, completed their work with Career Counselor, Angie Kelly, and decided they are able to commit to active participation, they may begin the online application.  Application information is thoughtfully reviewed by the Career Development Center and participants are matched based on commonalities in their personal and professional interest, whether that may be a particular job and or academic program.

Once a match is made, a notification e-mail is sent to the pair introducing mentor and mentee and providing additional basic information.  The student is asked to make first contact with the mentor.

The mentoring commitment is flexible; pairs agree upon manner (i.e., in-person meetings, email Q&A, phone Q&A, job shadowing, internship assistance and or Skype) and frequency of communication (i.e., weekly, monthly) that suits them best.  The time commitment will be very reasonable and this program will be what you choose to make of it.

In addition to their individual interactions, mentors and mentees can take part in a milestone event each semester, such as: a Mentor and Mentee Mixer, Basketball and Mentor appreciation dinner, and or reception.

For more information on the University of Montevallo Mentoring Program, contact Jah'zmin Young at jyoung3@montevallo.edu.