Do you know of an AAPI student who would benefit from mentorship? Metropolitan State received a grant from the Department of Education to improve and expand the university's capacity to serve AAPI students. A key goal is to connect students with Metro graduates through a mentorship program.
Benefits to Participants
- Experienced AAPI professional who’s gone through what students are experiencing and help the student figure out where to focus her/his efforts and guide her/him around potential mistakes or career blocks
- Help the student explore different skills, abilities and career possibilities
- Assist the student in navigating the challenge of being a student, parent, professional, and caregiver
- Introduce the student to others in the field, expanding her/his network
Program details
Duration: October–April
Who: AAPI students matched with AAPI alum based on major/career interests
Frequency: Students and mentor connect every four to six weeks for an hour plus attend program professional development events.
If you would like to suggest an AAPI student who could benefit from participating, contact Mentor Program Director LaBarre Spence, Career Readiness Coordinator, labarre.spence@metrostate.edu