Industry Mentorship Programs

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JAN 31 WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR WAITLIST ONLY

Industry Mentorship Programs are a great way for students to learn about an industry and explore professional development topics through small group mentoring (3-6 students per mentor). Through regular meetings, participants will gain insight and guidance about a particular industry, explore topics related to professional preparation, networking and feedback, and reflect on how their experiences and interests can translate to a career in the field.

This is not an internship program or experiential learning program. The heart of this program lies in career discussions between an industry professional and a small group of students. The content of mentor meetings differs group to group, but mentors and students will collaboratively set topics to discuss. The students that benefit most from this program are inquisitive and engaged, with an open-minded orientation to their future careers.

Non-Profit & Government Mentorship Program (Spring 2025)

Interested in a career that provides services to the public while often working for the public’s best interest in mind? Are you passionate about supporting and advocating for underrepresented communities and equitable access to resources? People who pursue careers in government and/or non-profit develop skills in writing, public speaking, coalition building, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, outreach, systems-thinking, analysis and problem solving. Join the Non-Profit & Government Mentorship Program to learn how your interests, skills, and strengths can translate to a career in either field, and explore professional development topics to prepare you for your job & internship search.

Program Details

Admitted students will be enrolled in a 1 credit (CR/NC) GEN ST course:
Add code provided once accepted to the program

• Week 1 (in-person): Orientation to the program and mentor group reveal
• Week 2-9 (virtual): Mentor meetings, panel event, and reflection assignments
• Week 10 (in-person): Wrap-up networking event with all mentors and students in the program

Application Criteria

• Undergraduate student at UW Seattle
• Must have completed 3 quarters at UW or transferred to UW with the equivalent credits
• Must be available during the Spring 2025 quarter on Tuesdays OR Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30pm
• Applications will be reviewed for alignment with the program, commitment to the program, and overall effort.

Interested in hearing from past mentees? Check out the Spring 2024 Student Program Evaluations to get an idea of the student experience in the mentorship program.

Questions? Contact cicmentor@uw.edu and/or check out our FAQ guide.