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 2, 2025.

The link to apply for a mentor will be available here from Monday, 28 April - Sunday, 18 May 2025 - bookmark this page for updates. 

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.

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 2, 2025 Program

Description

Date

Mentee applications open

Monday 28 April, 2025

Mentee applications close

Sunday 18 May, 2025

Mentors/Mentees advised of match

Thursday 22 May, 2025

Bright Futures program concludes

Friday 22 August, 2025

Program evaluation to be completed by

Sunday 28 September, 2025