Mentorship Program at College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability

One of the most unique aspects of the Energy Technology and Policy graduate programs is the Corporate Mentorship Program. Mentorship is a proven learning enhancement technique that helps to guide students toward prospective career paths in clean energy applications by linking them with skilled experts in the professional world.

Our mentorship coordinators will connect students with a mentorship organization. The mentorship organization will then assign students to one of their employees who will serve as the student's mentor.

We envision a learning methodology in which the mentor will serve as a "Big Brother/Sister" to the student mentee. Mentors and mentees will be in contact via phone and email, and in person whenever possible. The mentors and mentees will first meet at our Meet-and-Greet Session prior to the beginning of each academic year. This will help ensure mentees' academic success at Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability, as well as give them invaluable access to an "insider" view of the corporate structure.

Students

Benefits of having a Mentor

1. Students will gain invaluable insight from leading Mentor Corporations and energy experts regarding their respective companies, what their work entails, and how to best pursue the students' own interests.
2. Mentorships will allow students to examine specific fields of energy technology and policy, providing them with a unique opportunity to develop a better idea of what it is they desire to study. Students will be encouraged to tailor their ongoing Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability studies based upon their individual interests.
3. A good relationship with your mentor and Mentor Corporation could potentially provide students with entry-level positions, and will certainly allow them to network with energy professionals in their desired field.

Student Responsibilities

1. Meet mentor at Meet-and-Greet session at the beginning of the program.
2. Stay in contact via phone and email throughout the program.
3. Provide quarterly updates to mentors on classes and relevant coursework.

Mentors

Benefits of Being a Mentor

1. Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability and Mentor Corporations will work together to develop the next generation of energy experts. Through this relationship, Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability will maintain a long-lasting link with the corporation and provide a constant supply of future energy experts.
2. Mentors will gain direct access to qualified energy professionals who have learned from leading experts in the various energy fields. Furthermore, these former students will already be knowledgeable about their Mentor Corporations, making them ideal candidates for entry-level positions.
3. Mentor Corporations will benefit from mention in all Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability publications, and be given advertising space on the Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability website.

Mentor Responsibilities

1. Meet student at Meet-and-Greet session at the beginning of the program.
2. Stay in contact via phone and email throughout the program and be available/accessible to answer questions.
3. Describe your corporate structure to student.
4. Advise students about career opportunities in energy related fields.

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