The summer 2026 Professional Mentor application is now closed. Apply now for Spring 2027 or a future cycle and we’ll notify you when enrollment opens.
Professional Mentors provide personalized coaching and support to college students or recent graduates as they work to secure an internship or job.
Ready to make a difference?
Professional with 3+ years of post-graduate experience
Experience mentoring or coaching students from different backgrounds
Knowledge of or experience navigating the current job market
Comfortable engaging and collaborating in virtual spaces
When Braven students graduate college, they must prepare to enter a market with increasing complexity. Building a network of support matters more than ever in helping them transition from college to strong economic opportunities.
Professional Mentors build deep relationships with students, coaching them through the process of applying for internship and career advancement opportunities. In the process, you’ll become a better mentor to the next generation, helping you develop the skills to grow in your career.
Pre-program Training
1.5 hrs
weekly preparation
30 min
weekly mentoring
1 hr
in program Workshops
3hrs
View information on the Professional Mentor role, or sign up for an info session.
Our higher education partners
Braven partners with colleges and universities to deliver a credit-bearing course that helps students prepare to enter the workforce.
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Braven Mentees are determined undergraduate college students or recent graduates who have finished Braven’s signature semester-long career course. The majority are the first in their family to go to college and/or have limited financial resources. They are joining the program virtually from across the country.
Some Mentees already have a clear career path in mind, while others are eager to explore and figure out their options. Most have had little professional experience—typically one or no internships if they’re still in college, or no full-time job yet if they’ve graduated. They’re seeking extra guidance and support as they take their next steps.
Braven is intentional about matching Mentees and Professional Mentors so that all participants have the best experience possible. We prioritize pairing Mentors and Mentees who align in career industries and role functions selected during the application process. We aren’t able to match based on geography or university affiliation.
