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VCU Business Mentoring Registration

At VCU Business, we know that through mentorship you can share valuable life and career lessons. We are grateful for your interest in supporting our students through mentorship.

Through this opportunity, engage virtually with a group of students to discuss navigating the business world.

Commitment: Three class sessions within a semester and an in-person mixer.

Now collecting interest for spring 2025! We will be in touch to confirm your participation in late fall 2024.

Join the interest list for Spring 2025!

Career Conversations in BUSN 301: Career and Professional Development Class

Discuss your career journey with a student interested in your field in a one-on-one conversation (your choice: phone, video, or in-person) in the BUSN 301: Career and Professional Development course.

Commitment: Up to 1 hour per interview; no minimum or maximum for the number of interviews
How to get involved: Sign up for VCU Link to become searchable in the VCU database of mentors. You will have the ability to set your desired number and frequency of “flash mentoring” which is what the platform calls our career conversations.

Timeline: Students may reach out to you at any time once you are active in VCU Link based on mutual areas of interest.

Class Speaking Opportunity in BUSN 301: Career and Professional Development Class

Each semester, industry professionals are invited to speak to students on topics such as: Networking, Interviewing, Elevator pitches, Resumes, and LinkedIn

Commitment: One class session based on your availability

If you are interested, please fill out the form below, and we will contact you when an opportunity arises.

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Executive Ambassadors

The VCU School of Business Executive Ambassadors are experienced senior-level professionals committed to guiding, mentoring, and supporting the professional development of our students.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, students will have the chance to book an on-site, one-on-one meeting with an Executive Ambassador to learn more about their career path, employer(s), and industry.

For Executive Ambassadors, the day begins with lunch with VCU Business leadership at 12 p.m., followed by student meetings from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on an agreed-upon date. If you are interested, please fill out this form, and we will reach out to you as opportunities become available.

Let us know you’re interested!