UBC Engineering Tri-mentoring Program Seeks Volunteer Mentors
The Engineering Tri-mentoring Program at the University of British Columbia is looking for professional engineers to be mentors to UBC engineering students. The program will help students begin to see engineering in the bigger picture and develop the skills they will need for a successful career.
The Engineering Tri-mentoring Program brings together a professional working in industry or academia as the senior mentor, a senior undergraduate or graduate student, and a first- or second-year student in a tri-mentoring format. Students and professionals alike will find a support network among their colleagues and those who have gone before, resulting in a more committed and knowledgeable profession. The program provides participants with a structured relationship from which to learn, access to UBC support for mentoring/career coaching, two or three events to connect with all program participants, and ongoing alumni resources.
As a participant in the program, your activities are encouraged and recognized by APEGBC as a contribution towards your professional development. The time commitment for mentors is roughly 15 hours, including the two or three events, from October through March.
The program is currently accepting applications from industry/academic mentors. The deadline for submission is September 17, 2010. For application forms, a calendar of events, and participant specific information, please visit www.cpsd.apsc.ubc.ca/mentoring/index.php. For more information or to submit an application form, contact Amy Vozel at Amy.Vozel@ubc.ca, or by phone at (604) 822-8579.
Mentorship opportunities exist across engineering at UBC; Mechanical Engineering students complete a capstone project under the guidance of an industry mentor along with a professor. If you are interested in this mentorship opportunity as well, visit www.mech.ubc.ca/industryalumni/45xcapstone.html.