Partners in Leadership Mentee Application 2014-2015 Academic Year The goal of the “Partners in Leadership” Alumni Mentorship program is to tap into the vast professional experience of University of Toronto Scarborough alumni to help our fourth-year graduating students transition from student life to professional life. Brought to you by the Development & Alumni Relations Office and the Academic Advising & Career Centre, the upcoming 2014-15 academic year marks the seventh year of “Partners in Leadership”, and we want you to be a part of it! Students who participate can expect to: Acquire insight and advice from experienced and successful alumni Experience meaningful and ongoing interaction with alumni Begin to establish a network of professional contacts Explore options and manage the transition from university to life after graduation To participate in the program, mentees are required to: Attend a mentee orientation session in September 2014 Communicate with their Alumni mentor at least once per month via email, telephone or in-person Participate in various workshops and program events throughout the academic year Applicant Information: Contact Information Full Name: Student Number: UTORID: Email Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Major(s): Minor(s): Specialist: Expected Grad Date: Development & Alumni Relations Academic Advising & Career Centre se turn over… Why are you interested in the Partners in Leadership Program? (Select all that apply): □ □ □ □ □ □ Build a network of contacts within a particular career field/industry Receive advice and guidance regarding the transition from university life into the workplace Acquire help in pursuing post-graduate employment and education opportunities Learn from the past experiences of UTSC Alumni Discuss personal and professional successes, challenges and future goals Other (please specify) ____________________________________________________________________________________ What industry sectors interest you following graduation? (Select your top three): □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Arts, Culture & Entertainment Business Services Computer Industry (hardware/software) Construction Education Accounting/Finance Insurance Real Estate Food and Beverage Government Services Health Care Information & Culture Manufacturing (all except computer) Personal and Recreational Services □ Primary Industries (e.g., agriculture, fishing, mining) □ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services (e.g., consulting, research) □ Retail Services □ Social & Community Services □ Telecommunications □ Transportation □ Travel, Tourism & Accommodation □ Utilities □ Other (please specify): _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Please provide us with one (1) reference we can contact for more information: Reference Information: Full Name (including title): Organization: Position: Email Address: Phone Number: Nature of Relationship: Note: The deadline for applications is Friday, August 15th at 5:00pm. All applications must include a resume. Completed applications can be submitted to the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AC213) or by email to Kira Bruschke at kbruschke@utsc.utoronto.ca. Development & Alumni Relations Academic Advising & Career Centre Additional Details Following the application deadline, applicants will be contacted for an interview that will occur in late August. Successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance to the program 1-2 weeks after the interview. A mandatory 1 hour program orientation will be held in September; mentor-mentee matches will be announced at this session. The program launch will occur in late September. Development & Alumni Relations Academic Advising & Career Centre