Mentorships
Share your experiences with someone who is looking for support about making good decisions in school, starting a career, and developing social skills. Broadview Residents are invited to become a role model and boost the confidence of current Purchase College students.
The Broadview Mentorship Program was formed in partnership with the Career Development Center to connect Broadview residents with current students for one-on-one conversations about careers, academics, internships, work, life experiences, and more.
Purchase students can investigate and explore their career interests in conversations and connections with a growing Broadview network—offering an insider’s view to potential academic, professional, and career options.
The mentor-mentee relationship is about career professionals offering friendly guidance and encouragement to an up-and-coming generation. It’s based on mutual respect and openness. It’s a two-way street — mentors often say they learn as much as they teach while making a difference in the lives of young professionals.
- It’s an easy way to give back: Share your experience with a flexible commitment.
- It’s impactful: Students value your experience and feedback.
The Purchase College Career Development Center utilizes Firsthand, an all-in-one online career engagement platform designed to drive more meaningful interactions with students, applicants, alumni, and employers to match students and mentors. It’s privacy protected – all communication is routed through the Firsthand system. You can communicate with mentees through direct messaging in the system and via phone consultations over a dedicated conference line.
Important Notes:
- There is no guarantee that students will be “matched” with a mentor. Mentor relationships are based upon students’ interests, majors, and their motivation to follow up.
- Training for Broadview Mentors is provided periodically and required prior to student interaction.