Career Services and SAU Alumni have partnered to create a Student-Alumni Mentorship program called Career AIM: Alumni Inspiring Muleriders. This mentor program will allow our alumni to connect individually with current Muleriders and new graduates to share valuable lessons and skills they have learned after their time at SAU. Students will benefit from gaining knowledge, networking skills, and experience through this program.
Student Requirements:
- Must be a Junior, Senior, or a Graduate student enrolled at SAU
- Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75
- Must be able to connect with your mentor regularly
How does it work?
- Students who want to participate will submit the form to the Career Services office.
- A compatibility matrix will be implemented to match mentors with students based on their major, career interest, commitment length, and where the student plans to live post-graduation.
- Once all mentors have been matched with their mentees, all will be required to attend a launch event in person or online.
- Each pair will be required to have at least one meaningful meeting each month. This meeting can be in person or online, and the goals will be set to guide each meeting.
FAQ:
What is the cost of joining the program?
- The program is free for all participants.
How long is the commitment for the program?
- Applicants can participate in the program for one semester or a full academic year.
Will there be an orientation for the program?
- Yes, once all pairs have been matched, there will be a launch event for both parties to attend.
What type of industry are these alumni in?
- These alumni will be from all different types of industries and locations.
What criteria will be used to match a student with a mentor?
- The best effort will be made to match students to alumni who share their major, industry interests, and what the student wants to do in the future.
Who will be the primary contact for the program?
- The primary contact for students will be Anne Sands at AMSands@saumag.edu. The primary contact for alumni will be Jelen Berry at JRBerry@saumag.edu.
Apply Here:
Students who are interested in the program can apply online by submitting an application. The deadline for fall Career A.I.M. applications has ended, but the spring registration will open in January.
