Program objectives

• Encourage collaboration between Concordia alumni and students to promote solidarity and interaction within the Universityís community
• Offer alumni and students an opportunity to gain access to valuable experience and facilitate their entry into the job market
• Establish a link between mentors and mentees to facilitate career exploration and career counselling
• Offer a platform for alumni networking and promote interaction between Concordia alumni and current students

The Concordia Mentor Program helps both alumni and students to:

• develop personal and professional goals based on a better understanding of the industry;
• develop realistic career expectations;
• build interpersonal skills and self-confidence;
• gain knowledge of the real world of work.

The Concordia Mentor Program is for alumni who are:

• seeking personal and professional development opportunities, e.g. interpersonal skills;
• interested in networking with experienced professionals and entrepreneurs;
• developing a short or long-term career plan;
• transitioning and/or exploring career options;
• searching for the right career path;
• searching for job search and interviewing advice;
• exploring higher education programs.

Mentoring is:

• a non-judgmental relationship operating within agreed boundaries of confidentiality and timeframe;
• focused on the menteeís learning and development;
• a voluntary relationship;
• based on the menteeís personal and professional goals;
• a way to get and stay involved with the Concordia community.

Mentoring is not:

• an obligation;
• a power relationship;
• a therapy;
• a 'quick-fix' to a menteeís problems;
• a personal counseling session for the mentee;
• a way to motivate a mentee who is unwilling to take responsibility for his own development;
• a job interview