Career Mentor Match Program

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Juniors and Seniors: Join the Mentor Match Pilot Launching This Spring!

The Ohio University Alumni Association, in partnership with University Career Services, is launching the Bobcats Help Bobcats: Mentor Match Pilot Program this spring — and we’re looking for juniors and seniors to help shape it.

Join a small pilot group and get paired one-on-one with a professional alumni mentor who’s eager to support your goals. Your experience and feedback will directly influence how this program grows!

Timeline

  • Matching Day: You are paired with a mentor by January 16, 2026.
  • Virtual Meetings: Once per month (by Feb 8, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 19)
  • Program Survey: Due April 25, 2026

Why Join

  • Personalized mentor matched to your interests
  • Career and networking support
  • Four guided milestone meetings (Jan–Apr 2026)
  • Flexible virtual format (in-person meetings can be arranged with your mentor)

What You'll Do

Choose an activity each month with your mentor, such as:

  • Defining your career story
  • Personal Branding feedback
  • Exploring industry trends
  • Practicing communication through a career simulation

You’ll finish with clear goals, real-world insights, and a mentor cheering for you.

  • Eligibility

    Open to all juniors and seniors ready to grow—and help us improve this new program.

    Priority Application: Sunday, Nov. 30

    Just in Time Application: Friday, Dec. 5