Mentor Program

The Manhattan Mentor Program is a vibrant program where student mentees are paired with an alumni mentor in their desired field for a curated mentorship experience over the course of the academic year.

mentor and mentee at annual dinner eventBy participating as a student mentee in the Mentor Program, you’ll gain guidance, support, and hands-on experiences in the career you plan to pursue, establishing a valuable professional network that can help you well after graduation. If you are undecided in your major or career path, the Mentor Program is for you. The industries and experiences of our mentors vary and they will be able to help you explore potential careers. 

The Jasper Career Network is our web-based platform which hosts the formal “Manhattan Mentor Program” in addition to other tools--including a LinkedIn-like directory for students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to create a profile on the Jasper Career Network regardless of whether or not they are involved with the Mentor Program.

In the fall semester, undergraduate students are carefully matched with
alumni mentors through the Jasper Career Network. Exciting program activities include meet and greet networking night, professional development sessions, and our annual closing dinner and awards ceremony. Mentors can create a custom experience with their mentees based on their mutual goals and schedules. Experiences include site and office visits, introductions to professional networks and access to internship opportunities.

Alumni who are interested in joining the program as mentors should visit the Alumni Mentor page.

Commonly Scheduled Activities

The Mentor Program is for one academic year; starting in October and ending in May. Several activities are mandatory to complete. Pairs are responsible for investing and scheduling additional activities to facilitate the relationship, here are some suggestions:

  • Have lunch together
  • Meet at the mentor’s worksite
  • Review résumé
  • Participate in a mock interview
  • Discuss career goals, job expectations, and employment trends
  • Develop a professional networking plan
  • Participate in a company tour
  • Shadow a mentor or their colleague(s)
  • Contribute to a company project
  • Attend a company meeting
  • Participate in a professional development workshop together
  • Explore concerns about the profession
A mentor sitting with his mentee.

Manhattan University Mentor Program

Discover firsthand accounts from mentors and mentees as they share their experiences and triumphs within the program.

How to Join

  • Only undergraduate students from the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS), O'Malley School of Business (OMSB), and School of Engineering (SOE) are permitted to register for the Mentor Program.
  • Engineering students: Please note that first priority is given to freshmen regarding mentor availability.
  • All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome on the broader Jasper Career Network.

Requirements

  • Create your profile on the Jasper Career Network platform and register for the program
  • Attend the Mandatory Mentee Orientation
  • Attend Meet and Greet event in the fall semester
  • Complete a program plan with your mentor
  • Schedule regular meetings with your mentor
  • Complete the Mentee Milestone Activities
  • Complete the checkpoint surveys
  • Complete evaluation form at the end of the spring semester

Register Now

Students must register for the Mentor Program via the Jasper Career Network platform. Acceptance into the program is at the discretion of the program manager and based on mentor availability.

Registration for the 2024-2025 Mentor Program is open now through Sunday, September 29th.

General inquiries about the program may be directed to the Center for Career Development at (718) 862-7224 or careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu. 

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  • Participating Companies

    Here are some of the organizations represented in the 2023-2024 Manhattan University Mentor Program:

    • Advantex Solutions, Inc.
    • AECOM*
    • AIG
    • Air Products
    • Aircastle
    • AKRF
    • Amaracon Testing & Inspections, LLC
    • Amazon
    • American University of Antigua
    • Ameriprise Financial Services
    • Amtrak
    • Andersen
    • Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P.
    • Arcadis
    • Artel
    • ASML
    • Audible, Inc.
    • BlackRock
    • Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
    • Brooks & Berne, PLLC
    • Bulgari
    • Carrier Global Corp
    • CBS News
    • CDM Smith
    • Celonis
    • Central Hudson Gas and Electric
    • Cigna Healthcare
    • Cintas
    • Clear Channel Outdoor
    • CNN
    • ConEdison*
    • Conning
    • Consigli
    • Corelle Instant Brands
    • Cosentini Associates*
    • Council on American Islamic Relation, New York Chapter (CAIR-NY)
    • Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
    • Dana Farber Cancer Center
    • Davidson Kempner
    • Deutsche Bank
    • Dewberry Engineers Inc.
    • Diamond Light Source
    • Digitas
    • Dow Chemical
    • Duke University
    • Dupont
    • EisnerAmper LLC
    • Ekimetrics
    • Ernst & Young
    • Ettinger Engineering Associates
    • EY
    • Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY)*
    • FINRA
    • Footprints Mental Health Counseling
    • Geosyntec Consultants
    • GLG
    • Goldberg Segalla
    • Haug Partners LLP
    • HDR*
    • Hilton
    • HNTB
    • Hospital for Special Surgery
    • House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability
    • Indoor Media
    • Infineum
    • Instrumart
    • Jacob Feinberg Katz & Michaeli Consulting Group
    • Jacobs Engineering Group
    • Jaros, Baum and Bolles
    • JAValentino Consulting, LLC
    • JPMorgan
    • Keller*
    • L'Oreal USA
    • Lawless + Mangione, Architects & Engineers
    • Legacy 51 Consulting
    • Lendlease
    • Lockheed Martin*
    • M.M.LaFleur
    • Macro, A Savills Company
    • Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp
    • Maesa
    • Maverick Securities
    • McLaren Engineering Group
    • Medidata Solutions
    • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center*
    • Merck
    • Meta
    • Montefiore Medical Center*
    • MTA Bridges and Tunnels
    • MTA Construction and Development
    • MTA Long Island Rail Road
    • NBC News
    • NBC Sports
    • NBC Universal
    • New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
    • New York City Economic Development Corporation
    • New York State Office of the Attorney General
    • Northrop Grumman
    • Northwell Health
    • NYC Department of Education*
    • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
    • NYU Langone Health
    • O'Cathain Law Group
    • Office of the Westchester County District Attorney
    • Organon
    • Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Penguin Random House
    • Pfizer
    • Piney Lake Capital
    • Port Authority of NY & NJ*
    • Posillico Inc*
    • Princeton Realty Group
    • Pullman SST, inc.
    • Robinhood
    • Rolex U.S.A
    • Ropes & Gray
    • RRT Design & Construction
    • San Francisco Opera Guild
    • SI Engineering. P.C.
    • Siefert Associates, LLC
    • Sikorsky Aircraft
    • Snapchat
    • Solid State Cooling Systems
    • Stifel Nicolaus
    • StoneCastle Partners, LLC
    • STV Inc.*
    • Syska Hennessy Group*
    • Texas House of Representatives, House Appropriations Committee
    • The Children's School for Early Development
    • The Estee Lauder Companies
    • Thornton Tomasetti*
    • Trane Technologies
    • Turner Construction Company*
    • Tutor Perini Corp.
    • UPS
    • Urban Atelier Group
    • Verizon
    • VMLY&R
    • Wirecutter (A New York Times Company)
    • XPO and Cooper PR, LLC
    • Yonkers Contracting Co.
    • ZERO TO THREE

    *Indicates multiple mentors work at that company/organization

  • Policies and Procedures

    I. Policy Statement

    The mission of the mentor program is to pair students with working professionals, usually alumni, in order to expose students to their intended industry/career at an early stage in their education. The following policies are designed to create a productive experience for the professional volunteers and Manhattan University students and alumni participating in the Mentor Program.

    II. Reason for Policy

    The following policies ensure that the students and alumni will have a fair experience. Participating in the Mentor Program (whether virtual or in person) is contingent on the agreement to abide by the following policies and procedures. Failure to comply may result in the loss of program activities for alumni or student.

    III. Entities Affected by This Policy

    All Units of the University

    IV. Who Should Read This Policy

    All alumni and working professional volunteers and all students who wish to participate in the Mentor Program.

    General Mentor Policies

    • Attend New Mentor Orientation
    • Adjust and adapt to provide the necessary support and advice to help mentee (s) succeed
    • Be a positive role model for the students by maintaining an attitude of integrity, courtesy and maturity
    • Respect the mentee’s viewpoint
    • Commit to work with mentee (s) for the duration of the program
    • Contact mentee (s) at least once bi-weekly
    • Be on time for scheduled meetings or cancel at least 3 hours before intended meeting
    • Communicate with the program manager as requested
    • Inform the program manager of any difficulties or areas of concern that may arise in the relationship
    • Respect Diversity - Culture is more than race or ethnicity. It encompasses values, lifestyle and social norms (e.g. communication styles, mannerisms, apparel, family structure, traditions, time orientation, response to authority).
    • Keep any information my mentee (s) discusses confidential except as may cause him/her  or others harm
    • Participate in a closure process when that time comes
    • Notify the program coordinator if there any changes in address, phone number, email, or employment status

    General Mentee (Student) Policies

    • Attend Mandatory Mentee Workshop
    • Be positive and respectful to mentor by acting in a professional method in all communications
    • Commit to work with mentor for the duration of the program
    • Contact mentor at least once bi-weekly
    • Be on time for scheduled meetings or cancel at least 3 hours before intended meeting
    • Communicate openly with the program manager as requested
    • Inform the program manager of any difficulties or areas of concern that may arise in the relationship
    • Respect Diversity - Culture is more than race or ethnicity. It encompasses values, lifestyle and social norms (e.g. communication styles, mannerisms, apparel, family structure, traditions, time orientation, response to authority).
    • Participate in a closure process when that time comes
    • Notify the program coordinator if there are any changes in address, phone number or email

    TITLE IX AND NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

    Manhattan University is committed to ensuring equal access to its educational programs and employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or ex-offender status. Manhattan University is committed to providing an environment not impaired by sex and gender-based misconduct, including sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs, activities and employment practices. Therefore, students, employees, applicants and other members of the Manhattan University community (including without limitation, vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subject to discrimination or harassment or otherwise treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. This includes, without limitation, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Similarly, the University will not tolerate harassing, violent, intimidating or discriminatory conduct by its students, employees or any other member of or visitor to the University community.