Interested in a bright employment future?

Bright Futures Mentoring Program

Connect your classroom to the ‘real world’ by applying for an industry mentor.

Watch this space for 2026 program details.

The program is a collaboration between Alumni and Careers & Employability

Professional mentoring relationships:

  • Enhance connections between study and work
  • Assist with the transition from university to employment
  • Provide opportunities for professional development, networking and idea exchange between experienced professionals and the next generation of leaders
  • Involve alumni and industry back in the life of the University in a meaningful way.

* Eligibility – Undergraduate students who have completed at least 6 units. Postgraduate Masters and PhD students from Term 1 of studies.

A man and woman chatting with a laptop on the Gold Coast campus

Are you an Alumni or an industry professional?

Interested in mentoring a Southern Cross University student.

Key dates Term 5, 2025 Program

Description

Date

Mentee applications open

Monday 20 October, 2025

Mentee applications close

Sunday 9 November, 2025

Mentors/Mentees advised of match

Thursday 13 November, 2025

Bright Futures program concludes

Friday 20 February, 2026

Program evaluation to be completed by

Sunday 29 March, 2026