Students at Xavier University have the exceptional opportunity to gain a mentor during their time as a musketeer. Through the career development office, a mentor and a mentee are paired together and establish a long-lasting, professional and friendly relationship that can help with career opportunities, academics, and even solving everyday problems. Called the Professional Mentor Program, it is available to all majors and for students who are twelve or more months away from graduation, but are at least sophomores. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to participate.
Having a mentor is a great way to build a resumé and network with professionals in your line of work. While a mentor-mentee partnership may be two separate professions, a mentor always has resources to network their mentee with others who can help them with career progression. The Professional Mentor Program has a 98% success rate; 98% of participants either find a job or move into graduate school upon graduation from the University.
Information sessions are currently going on to learn more about the Mentorship Program where those who attend can listen to personal reviews by two student mentee ambassadors and two professional mentors. The dates are:
October 12th @ 3:00pm in GSC – Arrupe Overlook
October 17th @ 6:00pm in GSC – Arrupe Overlook
October 18th @ 5:00pm in GSC – Arrupe Overlook
All majors are welcome to attend the information sessions. Bring an All Card to swipe in, listen to personal accounts, and ask any questions you may have about the Mentorship Program. For more information on how to apply, follow the link to the career development page: http://www.xavier.edu/career/mentor/