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Mentoring


Mentoring can shape your career in meaningful and sometimes unexpected ways. It’s a chance to learn directly from someone with experience in your field, whether that’s clinical practice, research, education, or industry. You’ll gain practical skills, real-world insights, and a clearer sense of what success looks like.

It’s also about building connections. Mentors can expand your network, open doors to new opportunities, and help you feel more confident and supported in your professional community.

And beyond skills and contacts, mentoring helps you grow. A good mentor encourages resilience, confidence, and a professional mindset, helping you understand your industry’s values and where you fit within it.

UniSQ Industry Connect Mentoring Program

This program connects students with industry professionals to support the transition from study to employment. You'll gain career insights, build your network, and receive valuable feedback - while mentors benefit from fresh perspectives and engaging with future talent.

Industry Connect is open to currently enrolled students from all study disciplines and Award programs at UniSQ. You must have completed a minimum of four (4) courses in an Award program to be eligible. Acceptance into the program is also dependent on suitable mentors being available.

Industry Connect provides the option for you to be connected with a mentor comprising of communication via email, Zoom/Teams meetings, and/or phone calls. The connection types are to be mutually agreed upon with your mentor. We will provide each participant with ongoing support and guidance throughout your connection.

The time you allocate towards this program is up to you and your mentor whether this be a one-off meeting, or an agreed upon ongoing connection.

Apply to become a mentee or mentor

Testimonials from participants

I appreciated being able to think through my career from another perspective and to gain confidence.
2021 UniSQ Career Mentoring Program - Student
This program is a terrific opportunity for students to gain insights from professionals in their field.
2021 UniSQ Career Mentoring Program - Mentor

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Email | careers@unisq.edu.au

Phone | +61 7 4631 2372

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