We offer two programs that match student mentees and professional mentors based on career goals, common interests, and academics. Conversations revolve around career development, networking, confidence building, and job environment awareness.
Both programs involve meeting regularly, usually via video chat.
Our mentorship program is open to all. We invite mentees and mentors from all majors and careers to join our program, not just tech!
Register for the program of your choice. See below for each program's description.
After you've registered, log into the Mentor Collective dashboard, access the matching survey and complete it to be paired with a mentor/mentee who shares your interests and experiences.
Connect with your mentor/mentee through video conferencing, email, text, or social media.
IU students are matched with IU almunae working professionals. You should choose this program if you are interested in asking or answering these questions:
-- What it is like to be a woman in the workforce and how can technology skills help?
-- How will your major impact your professional options?
-- What approach might you take if you’re the only woman in your class, position, or company?
--How can technology advance your career aspirations?
If you are interested in the Women & Tech Mentorship Program, register using one of the buttons below.
Women & Tech STUDENT Registration Women & Tech MENTOR Registration
Black IU students are matched with Black IU almunae working professionals. You should choose this program if you are interested in asking or answering these questions:
--What it is like to be a Black woman in the workforce today?
--What approach might you take if you’re the only Black woman in your class, position, or company?
--What unique challenges do Black women in STEM fields face and how can you meet them?
--How can technology skills advance your career aspirations?
If you are interested in the Black Women & STEM Mentorship Program, register using one of the buttons below.
Black Women & STEM STUDENT Registration Black Women & STEM MENTOR Registration
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Read the Mentor Collective's Partner Impact Report for AY 20-21, which highlights our Center's programs.
Below are quotes from past participants of our program.
“As someone who has endured much hardship to get where I am, it is a priority of mine to give back by empowering others who may find themselves in one of the sticky positions I was once in as a student myself. I want to invest in others to make their journey easier.” – Sarah, Mentor
“[My mentor] helped with recruiting and with interview questions! I have sent her information from potential employers and she has helped me with advice from her experience!” – Shayfer, Mentee
“I signed up because I remember being a student trying to navigate college life and came to know how important it is to take advantage of all the opportunities it provides. I'm very passionate about helping the youth and this program has allowed me to encourage students to try new things, network, identify and focus on their goals. I can’t wait to hear more success stories from my mentees!” – Shavon, Mentor
“[My mentor] has helped me schedule my classes and feel comfortable with the workload I am taking on, which has allowed me to balance my academics with leadership opportunities and working in a research lab. I feel like I've learned a lot from her about knowing how much you can take on and figuring out ways to organize classes to still get things done and enjoy what you're doing.” – Marie, Mentee
“[My mentor] is a great mentor. She is very helpful, she's given me many resources to help me be a better person and student. We have emailed back and forth because she lives a far distance but that doesn't stop her from reaching out. I am happy she is my mentor, it's easy to talk with her and just be myself.” - Deja’, Mentee
