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.
Are you an Alumni or an industry professional?
Interested in mentoring a Southern Cross University student.
Key dates Term 5, 2025 Program
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Description |
Date |
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Mentee applications open |
Monday 20 October, 2025 |
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Mentee applications close |
Sunday 9 November, 2025 |
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Mentors/Mentees advised of match |
Thursday 13 November, 2025 |
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Bright Futures program concludes |
Friday 20 February, 2026 |
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Program evaluation to be completed by |
Sunday 29 March, 2026 |
For more information
Download the Bright Futures Student-Alumni Mentoring Program Handbook.