Corporate Mentoring Program (CMP)

Details of the CMP

  • Academic year (August-April) program where a senior level student or students in their last academic year are paired with a mid to senior level professional in a mentoring relationship. The mentoring is personalized and focus of the partnership is determined by a mutually agreed upon contract. The goals can vary and often result in tangible achievements in addition to soft skills development in areas such as self-awareness, professionalism and self-confidence.
  • COB seniors are paired for an academic year (August to April) with a successful mid to senior level or retired professional who will share their experiences, offer guidance, advice, and support needed to prepare seniors for life post-graduation, and how to ease the transition from college to a career.
  • Available to seniors or students in their last academic year (August-April).
  • Must complete an application and interview, if requested.

Application Period

  • Annual Applications will open in the spring semester prior to the start of a new academic year

Important Requirements to Note

  • Events
    • Orientation (Held in person on the first Friday of the fall semester; morning (10:00am-12:00pm) and afternoon (2:00pm-4:00pm) options available)
      • This event is for mentees only. The CMP Orientation covers what to expect, allows mentees to meet the other selected participants, and prepares mentees for the program commitment.
    • Leadership Retreat (Held in person on the first weekend after Labor Day; all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
      • This 3-day, 2-night event is for mentees only. The Leadership Retreat brings mentors and recent alumni to serve as volunteers to help facilitate the weekend activities. Mentees will have indoor and outdoor experiential learning activities that encourage teamwork, self-awareness, leadership, trust, and communication skills that can be applied in both academic and work settings.
    • Mixer (Held in person on the second Thursday of the spring semester; evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm)
      • This evening event is for both mentees and mentors. The Mixer provides a setting to network with all CMP participants.
    • Awards Banquet (Held in person on a Thursday in April; evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm)
      • This evening event marks the official conclusion of the Corporate Mentoring Program (CMP) and celebrates all the accomplishments of our CMP Mentees.

Special thanks and acknowledgement for the generous donations from LBS Financial and the CSULB 75th Anniversary Campaign, and Beach Shops for their support of SCPD.

LBS Financial Credit Union
75th CSULB Anniversary
Beach Shops
  • Mentee and Mentor
    • It is the mentee's responsibility to reach out to their mentor first through an email or phone call
    • Minimum requirement for meetings is one hour per month (face-to-face or virtual)
    • Complete a contract at the first mentee and mentor meeting

CMP Award: Medallion

  • Senior Level or Last Academic Year Students (August-April)
  • Includes Orientation, Mixer, Awards Banquet, Mentor Meetings (Time Commitment: 16 Hours)
    • The CMP also includes a 3-day, 2-night Leadership Retreat
College of Business Student Center for Professional Development Pathways to Success: Professional Development and Mentoring Handout

If you are interested in becoming a mentor to a student, sharing your experiences and life lessons as a professional, check out our Mentor Center page and use our mentor interest form.

SCPD Mentor Center