Our application will go live on this webpage on July 1, 2025. You can apply to be a mentor or mentee through our recruitment process, which includes an application form and a brief screening call to ensure a good fit for the program.

We will match mentors with mentees based on shared career interests, goals, and personal preferences to ensure a meaningful and impactful relationship.

As a mentee, you’ll gain valuable career insights, resume-building advice, interview tips, and networking strategies from experienced professionals in your field. You’ll also receive personalized guidance to help you transition from school to the workforce.

We are looking for early-career professionals or recent graduates with at least one year of professional experience who are passionate about supporting the growth and development of students and recent graduates.

Mentors and mentees are expected to dedicate about 2 - 4 hours per month to meet with their mentor / mentee, either bi-weekly or monthly, along with time to attend virtual events and workshops.

While workshops and events are optional, they are highly encouraged for your professional development. If you cannot attend, we’ll provide resources and materials from the sessions to ensure you don’t miss out on valuable content.

The first cohort of the NextWave Network will launch in the Fall of 2025. The program will run for one year, with structured phases including mentor-mentee pairing, regular check-ins, virtual events, and workshops.

The program will culminate in the Spring of 2026 with an evaluation phase to gather feedback and assess outcomes. Mentors and mentees will be matched for the duration of the program, with opportunities for continued engagement and support through virtual check-ins and events.