1-on-1
Mentorship
that meets you
where you are.
We pair underrepresented college students with vetted professionals for 1-on-1 guidance on school, career, and life. Mentees leave with clarity, confidence, and real next steps.
Applications open Sept 15, 2026 (Mentors) and Oct 20, 2026 (Mentees).
What's in it for mentees.
Five months of coaching, real relationships, and tools that outlast the program.
5 Months, January–May 2027
A full semester, virtual or in person, built around your life.
Limited Pairings for Quality
We cap cohort size so every match gets real attention.
Bi-Weekly 1:1 Meetings
Twice-monthly coaching sessions plus monthly community skill-building workshops.
Dedicated Program Manager
Check-ins, a resource library, and a team in your corner throughout.
Career Roadmap & Network
Leave with a polished resume, a stronger LinkedIn, and relationships that open doors.
Pre-Matched Before January
Pairs are matched before January 2027, so you start on day one.
Real people, real relationships.
The mentors, mentees, and moments behind the program.
How we match mentors and mentees.
Every pair is intentional. Here's what we weigh.
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Career Interests & Major
We start with your goals and find the person who can help you reach them.
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Availability & Time Zone
1:1s only work if both can show up, so schedules and time zones matter.
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Industry & Identity Preferences
On request, we match for shared identity, experience, or industry.
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Growth Goals
The clearer your goals in the application, the sharper the match.
What mentees walk away with.
Mentorship isn't just conversation. It's access.
Priority Internship Access
First look at internships and partner roles through our network.
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
A profile that reflects the leader you're becoming.
Mock Interviews
Practice with pros who make you sharper, not nervous.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters from mentors and leads that carry weight in admissions and hiring.
What our first mentees told us.
We asked mentees how the program landed. Their feedback is shaping what comes next.
Satisfied
From our first mentorship program feedback survey.
The annual mentorship calendar.
A steady rhythm: apply in fall, match by the holidays, start after MLK Day.
Mentor Applications Open
Professionals begin applying to mentor a student for the upcoming year.
Mentee Applications Open
Underrepresented college students apply for personalized 1-on-1 pairing.
Match Notifications Sent
Every mentee and mentor receives their match before the winter break.
Program Officially Kicks Off
5 months of bi-weekly 1:1 meetings and monthly community skill sessions begin.
Program Wrap & Reflection
Final 1:1s, mentee reflections, and graduation into the alumni network.
Applications are closed.
Be first when they open.
Mentors open Sept 15, mentees Oct 20. Sign up and we'll remind you when the form goes live.
Mentee Notify Me
For students who want coaching, career clarity, and a network. Opens Oct 20, 2026.
Notify Me When Open →No spam. One reminder email when the form goes live.
Mentor Notify Me
For pros ready to invest 5 months in a student's growth. Opens Sept 15, 2026.
Notify Me When Open →No spam. One reminder email when the form goes live.