Lerner Executive Mentoring Program

How long is the program?
You will be paired with the same mentor for the duration of the mentoring program – through your graduation.

Why should I consider participating?
As a student mentee, you will benefit by receiving guidance toward your professional goals through graduation and beyond, building and strengthening your professional networks and preparing to enter the workforce.

Am I required to meet my mentor in person?
No. We encourage mentors and student mentees to develop a communication engagement strategy that best fits the relationship. Meetings with your mentor can be held in person or virtually.

What are examples of discussion topics?
A few examples of mentor/mentee discussion topics include: how to network, internship and job search strategies and updating the student’s resume. Additional topics and resources are shared via monthly communication.

Is this a formal program?
Yes, the mentoring program is managed by Lerner Career Services and there are specific commitments and expectations for program participants.

Is this an internship program?
This is not an internship program. Student mentees should not expect to receive an internship or job offer through this program.

What is the time commitment involved?
As mentoring relationships can take many forms, we encourage mentors and student mentees to develop a communication engagement strategy that best fits the relationship. This being said, the expectation is that student mentees communicate with their assigned mentor at least once a month through the student’s graduation.

How are mentors and student mentees matched?
Mentors and student mentees answer interest and preference questions during the program registration, and those answers are then used to match mentors and students.

Are all mentors UD alumni?
No, not all mentors are UD alumni, however, our mentors come with 10 or more years of progressive career experience and passion to help Lerner business and economics students succeed.

Where are mentors located?
Many of our mentors live and work in the Northeastern states, while other mentors are located in states across the country. Student mentees can select a preference of location for where their mentor works during the registration process.

Is the Lerner Executive Mentoring Program a formal program?
Yes, the mentoring program is managed by Lerner Career Services and there are specific commitments and expectations for program participants.

How long is the program?
Mentors are paired with the same student mentee for the duration of the mentoring program – through the student’s graduation.

I do not live in Delaware. Can I still be a mentor?
Yes! In fact, many of our mentors live and work outside of Delaware.

I did not graduate from UD. Can I still register to be a mentor?
Yes! We welcome your participation as long as you have 10 or more years of progressive career experience and passion to help our Lerner students succeed.

Why should I consider serving as a mentor?
Our mentors establish a closer relationship with the University of Delaware and the Lerner College. They serve as role models by using their coaching skills and sharing expertise through developmental activities to prepare student mentees to enter the workforce.

Am I required to meet my student mentee in person?
No. Meetings with your student mentee can be held in person or virtually.

What are examples of discussion topics?
A few examples of mentor/mentee discussion topics include: how to network, internship and job search strategies and updating the student’s resume. Additional topics and resources are shared via monthly check-in emails.

What is the time commitment?
As mentoring relationships can take many forms, we encourage mentors and student mentees to develop a communication engagement strategy that best fits the relationship. This being said, the expectation is that mentors communicate with their student mentee at least once a month through the student’s graduation.

Are the student mentees undergraduate or graduate students?
The Lerner Executive Mentoring Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Mentors can select a preference for an undergrad or graduate student during registration.

How are mentors and student mentees matched?
Mentors and student mentees answer interest and preference questions during the program registration, and those answers are then used to match mentors and students.

Can I refer friends and colleagues to register as a mentor?
Yes! Please refer them to this web page for details about the program.