Welcome to the Pitt School of Social Work Mentorship Program!

The goal of this program is to create impactful connections between social work students and alumni, through mentorship in career pathway exploration, leadership skill development, professionalism, licensure preparedness, and cultivating professional networks. All current undergraduate or graduate students and recent graduates (within five years of graduation) are eligible to participate as a mentee. Each mentee will be matched with one alumnus based on a combination of factors, including their mentor preferences that were indicated in the program registration application, and overlapping interests and area of specialization.  Please note: Incomplete profiles will not be considered for matching.

Program Timeline: 

• This is an 8-week program that will be launched in two cycles (Fall Cycle: October 1st-November 19th) and (Spring Cycle: February 4th-April 1st)
• The Fall Cycle:
  • Mentee registration period is September 8th-September 22nd 
  • Mentees and Mentors are notified of their match on September 26th 
• The Spring Cycle: 
  • Mentee registration period is January 5th-January 26th 
  • Mentees and Mentors are notified of their match on January 30th

Mentee Expectations: 

• Connect with your mentor (i.e. in person, or virtually) at least twice during the program cycle
• Take initiative in scheduling mentor meetings
• Establish personal and professional goals

Mentor Expectations: 

• Provide guidance and assistance through assessment of the mentee's values, interests and skills, general career exploration based on social work practice specialization, or LBSW, LSW or LCSW exam application or exam prep
• Assist with developing networking skills or in expanding the mentee's professional network
• Highlight or expose the mentee to opportunities for job shadowing or experiential activities

Helpful Resources for Getting Started: 

• Video demonstration for registration (for Alumni)
• Video demonstration for registration (for Students)
• Pitt Commons website