The Mentor Network

The Mentor Network program is designed to connect students nearing the end of their time in school to alumni professionals. Our mentors provide their mentees with guidance and support during the post-graduation transition, by expanding social and professional networks, and building community within the program. This program is run in collaboration with the Berklee Career Center.

Program Participant Expectations

Network mentors are Berklee alumni volunteering their time and expertise for the enhancement of career exploration and community building. Network mentors can help to provide career-related insight and feedback on your résumé, as well as guidance about work-life balance, salary and benefits, and aspects of a particular job.

Network mentees are motivated and focused students in their final semesters at Berklee College of Music (Boston campus) and Boston Conservatory at Berklee undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Students can come from any major and must have a graduation date of December 2023, May 2024, or August 2024.

The program runs from June 3, 2024 to September 2, 2024. The expectation is that there will be regular and frequent contact between mentor and mentee, with both aiming for a minimum of two connections per month. Even a quick exchange via email, Zoom, phone call, or text can make a big difference in building a strong and meaningful relationship.

Berklee Mentor Network Code of Conduct (112.13 KB)

Matching Process

The mentors interested in participating are vetted in advance by members of the Career Center and Alumni Affairs teams. Both mentors and mentees complete a survey detailing their backgrounds, experiences, and hopes for a counterpart. Mentor Collective—an edtech software and service provider that partners with colleges and universities around the country to design and implement large-scale mentorship programs—creates matches based on survey responses, compatibility, and availability.

Mentor FAQs

How do I become a mentor?

Interested participants should get in touch with Alumni Affairs. A mentee matching survey will be sent to complete to determine what type of mentee fits your profile and personality. Please note, registration for the 2024 Berklee Mentor Network is currently closed.

What can I expect as a mentor?

Mentors can expect highly motivated and talented students who have been vetted through an application process. Mentors are also expected to attend the kickoff and closing events, as well as schedule time with their mentees. The frequency and intensity of the meetings generally depend on the agreed-upon schedule and the mentee’s topics.

We are hopeful that you will have regular and frequent contacts with your mentee, aiming for a minimum of two connections per month. In some cases, there will be no need for face-to-face meetings, while in others, you may choose to meet in person and more frequently. Even a quick exchange via email, phone call, or text can make a big difference in building your relationship with your mentee.

Is there preparatory mentor training?

Before mentors meet their mentees, they will receive information about the students. Mentors will fill out a brief matching survey (5-10 minutes) and complete mentor training to review the basics of Mentor Collective and being an effective mentor (45 minutes).

What is Mentor Collective?

Mentor Collective is an edtech software and service provider that partners with colleges and universities around the country to design and implement large-scale mentorship programs. Learn more.

What if I experience problems with the program?

Make a report on your Participant Dashboard indicating any concern you have, as well as by responding to the monthly texts you’ll receive. If you have additional questions, reach out to help@mentorcollective.org.