Mentor Program

Goal and Benefits

The goal of the Mentor Program is to provide students the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with an international business contact in the student's chosen field of study. In order to allow the students more time to establish productive relationships, the program will continue to span nine months from September to May. In addition, participants will be REQUIRED to attend monthly Mentor meetings with their individual mentor, and Crosstalk sessions with all mentors and protegés in September, November January and April.

The Crosstalk's allow students to interact with all mentor participants, providing exposure and access to other leaders in the international business community. The protegés are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of the Mentor Program, a mid-year check-up, and a de-briefing session at the conclusion of the Program. The Mentor Program culminates with a breakfast honoring the mentors and the protegés.

The Mentor Program continues to be an excellent means of acquiring knowledge and contacts in various areas of the business community. Each year we have made the Program more selective by reserving participation for those students who express interest in and knowledge of the international business arena.

How to Apply

Mentor Program is open to all Georgia State University business major students and all other interested individuals. Applicants must fill out the Application Form, and include a current resume with your application.The selection process for student participants includes an essay-question application and interview.

If interested, please complete the application form and e-mail them to IBA-GAState@langate.gsu.edu by deadline for each academic year as noted in the application form.

Fee

The cost to participate in the nine month Mentor Program is $75. This fee subsidizes the costs of four breakfasts for the protegé and mentor, and an appreciation award for the mentor.

Application Information for Mentors

If interested in being a mentor for the program, please complete the Mentor Response Form. For more information on the Mentor Program and how to become a mentor, please contact Dr. Karen loch at kloch@gsu.edu or at 404-413-7295

Participating Companies

Please click here to view a list of participating companies.

Calendar of Events

September: Orientation                                                                                                                                                    October: Program Kick-off                                                                                                                                          Novermber: Crosstalk                                                                                                                                      January: Crosstalk                                                                                                                                                                    April: Closing Breakfast

Mentor - Protegé Matches

2009 - 2010
2007 - 2008
2006 - 2007
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2005
2003 - 2004

Mentors

2009-2010