Interested in a bright employment future?

Bright Futures Mentoring Program

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

The next Bright Futures Mentor Program begins in Term 5, 2025.

Apply here for your mentor NOW!  Applications close Sunday, 9 November 2025. 

The program is a collaboration between Alumni and Giving 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.

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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