At VCU Business, we know that through mentorship you can share valuable life and career lessons. We are grateful for your interest in supporting our students through mentorship. Many of the students in the BUSN201 Business Foundations class have never had a professional mentoring relationship. Through this experience, you'll have the chance to make a real impact by helping them build confidence, explore career strategies, and make meaningful connections. 

Opportunity: Engage virtually with a group of students to discuss navigating the business world. Virtual mentoring groups will consist of five students or less.

Commitment: Participate in three virtual class sessions during the spring semester and an in-person mixer at the end of the semester. We ask that mentors attend all three sessions and the end of semester mixer to establish a strong mentoring relationship. Click here to learn more: Core Objectives and Mentor Expectations. 

In Spring 2025, you have the opportunity to serve as a mentor in the Thursday morning class (Cohort 1) or the Tuesday afternoon class (Cohort 2). The dates and times are as follows:

 

Cohort 1 - Professor Holly Jackson's BUSN201 Class 

• Zoom classes: Thurs, Jan. 30, Thurs, Feb. 20 and Thurs, Apr. 3
• In-person Networking Mixer: Thurs, Apr 24 in the Snead Hall Atrium
• Time of virtual sessions and in-person mixer: 9:30AM – 10:45AM

Cohort 2 - Professor David Burke's BUSN201 Class 

• Zoom classes: Tues, Feb. 5, Tues, Feb. 18 and Tues, Apr. 1
• In-person Networking Mixer: Thurs, Apr. 24 in the Snead Hall Atrium
• Time of virtual sessions and in-person mixer: 3:30PM – 4:45PM

Group mentoring topics:

• Ethics & Social Responsibility
• Ambition & Achievement
• Teamwork & Hard Conversations

Guidance & Support: All mentors will receive a mentor handbook with discussion guidelines, suggested talking points and mentoring best practices. We are here to support you through this experience!
 

Deadline to register is January 17!