Professional Mentorship Program

The Nursing and Health Sciences Professional Mentorship Program connects students with experienced alumni and industry professionals to support their academic and career growth. Each student is thoughtfully matched with a mentor based on shared interests, career goals, and professional aspirations. Through this one-on-one connection, students gain valuable insight into their chosen field, receive guidance on resumes and interviews, and build meaningful professional relationships that can open doors to future opportunities.

The Professional Mentorship Program is designed to support your career exploration by pairing you with an experienced mentor in your field of interest. This program is an opportunity to gain clarity on your career goals and receive insider advice on resume writing, interview preparation, and networking.

As a student participant, you play a key role in the success of your mentorship experience. This is a student-led initiative, which means:

• You are responsible for initiating and maintaining communication with your mentor.
• You must prioritize scheduling and attending your monthly meetings.
• You should come prepared, be respectful of your mentor’s time, and approach each conversation with professionalism.

Your mentor is a working professional volunteering their time to support your growth—make the most of this experience by being engaged, organized, and appreciative.

To join the mentorship program, please make sure that your application is submitted by September 30th at 11:59 p.m. 

The Professional Mentorship Program is an exciting opportunity to support the next generation of nursing and health sciences professionals by sharing your experience, insight, and career guidance. As a mentor, you’ll be matched with a student based on shared interests, academic focus, and career aspirations.

What to Expect as a Mentor:

• Meet with your assigned student once a month via phone, Zoom/Teams, or in person (if mutually agreed upon).
• Focus conversations on your UCCS/Collegiate experience, career journey, available student resources, and professional advice.
• Provide support in areas such as resume feedback, interview preparation, networking tips, and career exploration.
• Encourage student ownership of the relationship, while offering a reliable and respectful presence throughout the program.

We will send monthly updates with suggested discussion topics, best practices, and additional resources to help guide your conversations.

To become a mentor, please complete to form below and add your lates resume. Applications are due by September 22nd at 11:59 p.m. 

Student Applications are open from August 25th - September 30th

October

• Mentorship Program Orientation - Mandatory
• First meeting (Recommended: 1 hour, in-person if local)
• Introductions, career goals, and expectations

November

• Second meeting
• Resume review, interview tips, or academic guidance - not mandatory

December

• Third meeting
• Discuss career pathways, clinical experiences, or networking - not mandatory

January

• Fourth meeting
• Check-in on progress and revisit goals - not mandatory

February

• Fifth meeting
• Reflect on mentorship progress

Maren Burkhart
mburkhar@uccs.edu