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
Students can register to be matched 1:1 with a mentor in the Spring 2021 by completing the Student Registration Form.
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
Sample Meeting Activities
- Job shadowing / resume review / interview training
- Discussion on career and life objectives
- Networking with your mentor’s colleagues
- Meeting for lunch or dinner
- Attending a conference or business meeting together
Additional Program Details
You will be paired with the same mentor for the duration of the mentoring program (through your graduation).
This is not an internship program. Students mentees should not expect that they will receive an internship or job offer through this program.
You will get out of the mentoring relationship what you put into it!
Resources for Mentees
The Mentor’s Guide (PDF) (CCC/The Mentoring Group)
The Mentee’s Guide (PDF) (CCC/The Mentoring Group)
Skills for Successful Mentoring (PDF) (CCC/The Mentoring Group)
75 Things To Do With Your Mentees (PDF) (CCC/The Mentoring Group)
University of Delaware Career Outcomes
Graduate Career Resources (Includes websites and resources to help you create a career plan.)