Lerner Executive Mentoring Program

The Lerner Executive Mentoring Program matches student mentees with an executive whose professional background is complementary to the student’s career objectives.

We look forward to your participation in the program!

Eligibility

Graduate and MBA students enrolled in the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics as a major are eligible to register for this program. Students have two opportunities during the year to register, as follows:

In the late spring to start in the program in September, and
In the late fall to start in the program in February.

How to Get Involved

Registration is currently closed.

Goals of the Program

As a student mentee, you will:

Receive guidance toward professional goals through graduation and beyond
Focus on your professional development and growth
Build and strengthen your professional networks
Prepare to enter the workforce

Commitment & Expectations

As a student mentee, you will:

Initiate a personalized introductory email to your mentor
Have a meaningful conversation with your mentor at least once a month (in person, phone, or via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime video)
Work with your mentor to establish specific goals and objectives for the academic year
Prepare for meetings with your mentor, including creating an agenda, sharing the agenda with your mentor in advance, asking for input from your mentor, and doing research prior to meeting with your mentor
Return emails and phone calls from your mentor immediately
Contact the program coordinator when questions and concerns arise
Complete surveys to help measure success outcomes