Mentorship Program

Benefits of Joining

• Priority access to the VITAL Internship Stipend Program offering up to $4,000 per student
• Students will be matched one-on-one with a mentor (Cal Lutheran staff) who will serve as a guide and coach, and offer valuable insights into their career path 
• Catered workshop topics on professional development and career readiness aimed at preparing mentees for the workforce
• An experiential learning trip to a business in Ventura County
• Exclusive mentorship Gumby sticker, free swag, and free food

Mentee Eligibility 

• Undergraduate students who are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• There is no GPA requirement; however, students must be in good academic standing
• The program is open to all students; however, priority is given to Latinx and low-income students per the Project VITAL grant

Mentee's Role

• Proactively connect with your mentor throughout the fall 2024 semester (September, October, and November) 
• Attend the kick-off event & end of the year program celebration 
• Participate in all workshops/events 
• Attend at least one campus event/activity related to career development that will be supplemental to your career trajectory

Applications Open Now through August 26th (limited spots available-apply early) 

Apply to become a mentee

If you have any questions about being a mentee, contact Bianca Amaya, Project VITAL Coordinator Email: biancaamaya@callutheran.edu

Benefits of Joining

The mentor-mentee relationship enables students to learn one-on-one from professionals within the Cal Lutheran community. It provides mentees with the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice. Becoming a VITAL Mentor is a great way to share your education and professional experiences and have a positive impact on a Cal Lutheran student. Please note at this time the mentor role is open to exempt employees only; VITAL is looking to expand this in the future. This position is compensated, and mentors who complete the program will receive a stipend. 

Mentor Eligibility

• Cal Lutheran staff that are classified as exempt employees
• Able to meet with mentees one-on-one in person or virtually, able to attend kick-off and closing event
• Must have approval from the department supervisor

Mentor's Role

• Mentors will meet with their mentees one-on-one (virtually or in person) three times throughout the fall semester; these meetings are to last 30 minutes to 1 hour. The VITAL office will provide resources and questions to help guide these meetings
• Mentors assist their mentees in building confidence, exploring interests and passion, and providing their professional insight
• Mentors will be a resource and a guide to mentees to support their career aspirations and academic goals
• Mentors must attend both the on-campus welcome orientation to meet their mentee and the on-campus end-of-the-year program celebration
• Mentors will submit a brief log after each one-on-one meeting with their mentees

Applications are currently closed. Thank you for your interest in becoming a VITAL mentor. Check back later for updates for our next cohort. 

If you have any questions about being a mentor, contact Bianca Amaya, Project VITAL Coordinator Email: biancaamaya@callutheran.edu

Mentor Reources: 

• Monthly Log
• Mentor Meeting Resources
• Mentoring Planning Worksheet
• Mentor-Mentee Relationship
• Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions
• Mentorship Dynamics
• Follow the Leader: Mentoring Article
• Feedback to provide to your mentee effectively
• Mentor Orientation/Training Kick-Off Event Slides