Protégés Wanted!
What is MentorNet?
The WISE Institute houses Penn State’s membership to MentorNet. The MentorNet E-Mentoring Program is designed to provide information, encouragement, and support to undergraduate students. Protégés are matched in one-on-one e-mentoring relationships with mentors who have work experience, and MentorNet provides the training, coaching and support for them to pursue an 8-month mentoring relationship.
MentorNet for undergraduate students
As a Penn State undergraduate student, you have the opportunity to be matched as a protégé with a professional in your field in a free e-mentoring program.
Protégés are matched in one-on-one e-mentoring relationships with mentors who have work experience, and MentorNet provides the training, coaching and support for you to pursue an 8-month mentoring relationship.
The MentorNet community also offers other opportunities such as:
- E-forums
- Resources relevant to women and diversity in science and engineering
- Resume database
"I'm so glad that I joined Mentornet. I've gotten valuable advice on time management and GPA, and I really enjoy being able to ask of someone outside of PSU those professional questions which that I think I should already know the answer to. My mentors have really wanted to mentor me- they choose to sign up, just like me- and it's so easy to ask for help when you don't have to set up meeting times. I feel glad that I made the excellent professional decision to get multiple mentors." -Elizabeth, PSU Student
Benefits include:
- Guidance, encouragement, and information from a mentor with professional experience
- Access to professional networks important for career growth and development
- Increased confidence and knowledge about your chosen career path.
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