Inspire and Empower a Student. Grow and Lead as a Mentor.
Now in its 12th year, the RMIT Career Mentoring program continues to foster meaningful relationships between current RMIT students and first-year graduates with industry mentors.
Apply today to become a mentor.
Who can be a mentor?
This volunteer program is open to industry professionals and RMIT Alumni - from recent graduates to senior executives - who have a willingness to share their expertise and experience with current RMIT students and first-year RMIT graduates.The connections made with mentors in this program help prepare students for a successful future beyond RMIT.
How do I get started?
- Complete the 'Mentor Application'
- Once accepted, explore the mentoring portal, check out the 'Mentor Manual' and register for the next Mentor Info Session if you wish.
- Wait to receive your first mentoring request or be assigned a student by RMIT during a matching period.
The time commitment
RMIT Career Mentoring was built with your busy schedule in mind. The program allows you to control your availability and level of participation with the ability to:- Limit the number of inbound mentoring requests per month.
- Participate as a long-term partnerships and/or one-off meetings. Mentoring "partnerships" refer to 6-12 week connections, whereas "meetings" refer to one-time mentoring opportunities to grab a coffee or have a single video call with a student.
Why become a mentor?
Mentors join our program for a variety of reasons. Mentoring allows you to give back to the RMIT community, help students unlock their potential, and leave a footprint at RMIT.Our program also provides an avenue for you to access graduate talent for recruitment purposes, further develop your coaching and leadership skills, and grow your professional network via RMIT professional development events.
Mentoring was an amazing experience. I truly feel I have made a positive difference in my mentee's career and by default, her life. - Louis Salguero, RMIT Mentor
