Why Become a Mentor?
- SHARE your professional experiences & career insights
- GROW the profile of your company or profession
- ADVANCE your leadership skills
- GAIN access to graduate talent & new ways of thinking
Why Become a Mentee?
- GROW your professional network
- LEARN professional communication skills
- DEVELOP confidence in making the transition to work
- GAIN insight into industry & build your career path
What is the Industry & Alumni Transition-Out Mentoring Program?
The IT & Engineering Mentoring Program is a closed-group initiative designed to connect selected Swinburne IT and engineering students with experienced industry professionals and alumni in their field. This program supports Swinburne students in their final semesters as they prepare to transition from university into the professional workforce. This structured, short-term mentoring initiative connects students with alumni and industry professionals to receive personalised guidance and support at a pivotal stage of their career journey.
How does it work?
This invitation-only program runs over 6-8 weeks and includes:
- Three structured mentoring sessions
- A program launch event to kick things off
- Ongoing support and guidance from your mentor
Using the Chronus mentoring platform, students are matched into small groups with a dedicated mentor, enabling collaborative discussions and peer support.
Participants are encouraged to:
- Coordinate regular meetings with their mentor group
- Use conversation guides to stay focused and get the most out of each session
- Ask questions, share ideas and build confidence together
Disclaimer: Due to safety guidelines, we recommend that all mentoring meetings take place virtually to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. If in-person meetings are necessary, please follow all relevant safety protocols and guidelines.
Eligibility
The IT & Engineering Mentoring Program is a closed-group initiative designed to connect selected Swinburne IT and engineering students with experienced industry professionals and alumni in their field. This program supports Swinburne students in their final semesters as they prepare to transition from university into the professional workforce. This structured, short-term mentoring initiative connects students with alumni and industry professionals to receive personalised guidance and support at a pivotal stage of their career journey.
How does it work?
This invitation-only program runs over 6-8 weeks and includes:
- Three structured mentoring sessions
- A program launch event to kick things off
- Ongoing support and guidance from your mentor
Using the Chronus mentoring platform, students are matched into small groups with a dedicated mentor, enabling collaborative discussions and peer support.
Participants are encouraged to:
- Coordinate regular meetings with their mentor group
- Use conversation guides to stay focused and get the most out of each session
- Ask questions, share ideas and build confidence together
Disclaimer: Due to safety guidelines, we recommend that all mentoring meetings take place virtually to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. If in-person meetings are necessary, please follow all relevant safety protocols and guidelines.
Eligibility
A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself — Oprah Winfrey
