Posted on September 21, 2023
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Last year, the College of Built Environments launched its first-ever, college-wide mentorship program. This is the second year of the program after a successful inaugural year! The program helps students grow in their chosen field through one-on-one guidance, advice, and insight from a mentor.
Our goal for this academic year is to provide a mentor to every CBE student wanting guidance from a CBE graduate and/or industry professional.
Interested in serving as a mentor?
You can work one-on-one with a College of Built Environments student and help them grow professionally through career exploration, networking, and professional skill-building by signing up for our mentor program. This is an excellent opportunity to support the built environments community by sharing your advice and professional experience.
Apply
Mentors do not need to be UW graduates or local to Seattle in order to participate. We invite participants from all over the globe and only ask that you have at least 3 years of professional experience. Applications are preferred by September 30th.
Mentors are needed in the following areas:
- Architecture
- Community, Environment, and Planning
- Construction Management
- Landscape Architecture
- Urban Design and Planning
The program begins in November and runs through May. Mentor/mentee pairs are encouraged to meet at least twice per quarter for one hour — this is a total of 6 meetings in one academic year. CBE provides a handbook that includes suggestions for discussion topics and activities.
Save the date for the Kick-Off event on Monday, November 6th with Keynote Speaker WA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Note: only program participants who sign up by October 20 will receive an invitation to join this event
Optional events and activities for mentoring pairs will also be shared through regular emails from the program office.
Questions?
Watch the short overview video and check out the program website. You can also email the program office at cbementor@uw.edu to ask specific questions or to set up a call or Zoom meeting.