Alumni-Students Mentorship Program
The Alumni-Students Mentorship Program connects Woodsworth alumni with students for meaningful one-to-one conversations. Alumni mentors interact with students by sharing their career journey, talking about challenges they've overcome, or simply offering perspective.
Program Overview
2026 - 2027
- The program will run from October 2026 to April 2027
- Alumni and students will be matched one-to-one based on professional and personal interests
- Mentorship pairs will meet throughout the program period as agreed upon (minimum three times)
- Alumni and students will be invited to a mandatory Orientation session on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM
Why become a mentee?
Whether you know exactly what you want to do after university or are still figuring it out, connect with someone who has been there.
- Explore careers, ask questions and gain insights
- Develop your professional and personal skills
- Reflect on values and personal characteristics which will inform your career exploration
- Connect with professionals; find your role model from within our alumni community
Mentors offer perspective on their own experiences, challenges, successes and transitions.
Please visit the Mentee Information page for more information and to apply.
Role and benefits of being a mentor
- Help a student who is where you once were
- Share your experiences, lessons learned and perspective
- Stimulate reflection about personal and professional development in your mentee
- Discuss the development of skills needed to enter your profession or the workforce in general
- Help your mentee build confidence, explore possibilities and navigate university and what comes next.
- Mentorship is a valuable practice that helps develop your leadership skills
- Be the person who’s been there
Please visit the Mentor Information page for more information and to apply.
For more information please contact us at alumni.woodsworth@utoronto.ca.