Professional Mentor Program
The Professional Mentor Program provides junior and senior college students with post-graduate life skills to create a smooth transition between college and the workplace. In this program, students enhance professional, communication, personal, and life skills. They learn how to succeed in their desired industry and participate in career planning. The program also aims to improve confidence and self-efficacy for all participants. The program is currently focused on engineering and engineering-related majors, reflecting our professional mentor network. Students in other STEM majors are welcome to apply and are matched with a mentor on a case-by-case basis when a suitable mentor is available.
View list of eligible STEM majors.
Mentee Eligibility
- Junior standing or higher in a UW-Platteville engineering or engineering-related major with 60+ credits (other STEM majors welcome to apply; matched case-by-case as mentors allow)
- Minimum of one year at UW-Platteville campus
- Looking for professional connections; i.e. internships, co-ops, future jobs
- Able to meet about an hour or two, weekly or every other week — pairs decide the cadence that works for them
Mentee Benefits
- Have a professional mentor
- Develop professional communication and networking skills
- Develop career planning skills
- Learn about the expectations and responsibilities of a professional career
Sign-up for fall is due by September. If you miss the fall deadline, you can still apply during the school year, and we'll work to match you with a mentor as availability allows. Because our mentor network is concentrated in engineering fields, matching for some majors may take longer or may not be possible in a given year. Email wistemprogram@uwplatt.edu if you have questions.
Mentor Eligibility
- Three or more years of work in the STEM industry
- Degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
Mentor Benefits
- Making a UW-Platteville connection
- Company community service
- Outreach to potential employees (invest in their company’s future)
- Diversify the workforce, retention, and persistence