Mentorship Program (Registration is Still Open!)
Welcome to the Pitt School of Social Work Mentorship Program!
The goal of this program is to create impactful connections between social work students and alumni, through mentorship in career pathway exploration, leadership skill development, professionalism, licensure preparedness, and cultivating professional networks. All current undergraduate or graduate students and recent graduates (within five years of graduation) are eligible to participate as a mentee. Each mentee will be matched with one alumnus based on a combination of factors, including their mentor preferences that were indicated in the program registration application, and overlapping interests and area of specialization. Please note: Incomplete profiles will not be considered for matching.
Program Timeline:
- This is program will be launched in two cycles (Spring Cycle: February 4th-April 1st)
- The Spring Cycle:
- Mentee registration period is January 5th-January 26th
- Mentees and Mentors are notified of their match on January 30th
Mentee Expectations:
- Connect with your mentor (i.e. in person, or virtually) at least twice during the program cycle
- Take initiative in scheduling mentor meetings
- Establish personal and professional goals
Mentor Expectations:
- Provide guidance and assistance through assessment of the mentee's values, interests and skills, general career exploration based on social work practice specialization, or LBSW, LSW or LCSW exam application or exam prep
- Assist with developing networking skills or in expanding the mentee's professional network
- Highlight or expose the mentee to opportunities for job shadowing or experiential activities
Helpful Resources for Getting Started: