Connect with an Industry Mentor!

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Mentor Connect Program

Connect your studies to the real world of work

Mentor Connect links Southern Cross University students with alumni and industry professionals for meaningful, career‑building mentoring conversations.

Whether you’re exploring future career options or looking for real‑world insight into a role or industry, Mentor Connect gives you the opportunity to learn from an experienced guide.

Through supportive, professional conversations, you’ll gain clarity, confidence and direction as you prepare for life beyond university.

 

What is Mentor Connect?

Mentor Connect is a year‑round mentoring program delivered by Careers & Employability and Alumni. 

Students can apply at any time during the year and choose the mentoring option that best suits their goals, schedule and stage of study.

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Why participate?

Mentor Connect supports your career development by helping you to:

  • Understand how your studies connect to real roles and industries
  • Gain practical insights from experienced professionals
  • Build confidence communicating with industry
  • Expand your professional networks before you graduate
  • Reflect on your goals and next steps

You don’t need to have everything figured out — Mentor Connect is designed to support exploration as well as decision‑making.

 

 

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Who can apply?

You can participate in Mentor Connect if you are:

  • An undergraduate student who has completed at least 6 units, or
  • A postgraduate (Masters or PhD) student from Term 1, or
  • Enrolled in BUSN2001

Not sure if you’re eligible — the Careers team can assist if you have questions.

Mentor Connect offers two flexible mentoring options year-round

Option 1: Career Conversation (45 min Micro-mentoring)

Ideal for:

  • Targeted career advice
  • Exploring a role, industry or pathway
  • Gaining insight from someone with relevant experience

A one-off, focused mentoring conversation with the option to extend if Mentee and Mentor both agree. 

Option 2: Three month Extended Mentoring (Approx. 3 hours total)

Ideal for:

  • Ongoing guidance and support
  • Deeper reflection and career exploration
  • Building confidence over time

A structured mentoring relationship involving at least three conversations across three months.

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What you'll gain

By completing Mentor Connect, you’ll receive:

  • A Certificate of Completion
  • Experiences you can add to LinkedIn and your resume
  • Real examples to draw on in interviews and applications
  • Increased confidence navigating professional conversations
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Are you an Alumni or industry professional?

Mentor Connect welcomes SCU Alumni and industry professionals who want to support students by sharing their experience and insight as a Mentor.

As a Mentor you can:

  • Share real‑world insight
  • Strengthen mentoring and coaching skills
  • Support student confidence and employability
  • Be inspired by emerging talent and fresh perspectives
  • Gain Continuing Professional Development credits

If you’d like to share your experience and support a motivated student, we’d love you to join the Mentor Connect Program!

Select Mentor Registration to create your profile

Want to learn more?

Hear from past Mentees and Mentors about their Mentoring experience. 

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