Mentor Program

The Career Mentor program was designed to help students gain first hand information on careers of interest from alumni working in those career areas.  This program offers students an opportunity to explore possible career fields, learn informational interviewing techniques, formulate realistic career goals, and gain valuable networking skills.

Students: Why do you need a mentor?

• Explore occupational options and formulate realistic career goals
• Access a source of first-hand workforce information from alumni who are working in a career of interest to you
• Develop personal and professional networks. Speak to a UNC Asheville alumnus who is excited to speak to you
• Develop informational interviewing skills 
• Need a mentor?
  

Alumni: Why should you become a mentor?

• Remain connected with UNC Asheville
• Make a difference in the life of a college student. Help students make informed career decisions.
• Contribute to the development of future colleagues
• Enhance your own professional development through learning current academic trends
• Promote your profession
• Want to become a mentor?