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Professional Mentor Opportunity

The Professional Mentor Program aims to pair UP RVA college students with experts in their chosen career fields. A professional mentor will guide a student through the transition from college to the professional world. 

This may include:

  • Regular check-ins to discuss academic progress or help answer major or career-specific questions. 
  • CV and job application support.
  • Leveraging personal professional network to facilitate professional opportunities.
  • “Being there” as a consistent advocate.

We are looking for professional mentors in the following fields:

  • Medical and Health Sciences 
  • Business, Finance & Accounting
  • Engineering & Construction Management 
  • Human Services (Specifically: psychology, social work, political science, international relations, parks, recreation and tourism).

If you are interested in becoming a professional mentor for one of our college students or know someone who could be a great professional mentor, please contact Caitlyn Carpenter, UP RVA’s Pathways Program Director, at ccarpenter@uprva.org.