Mentoring
Duke alumni mentoring
Mentorship can help you think bigger, expand your network, and develop skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. The Duke alumni community is the best place to find or become a mentor.
Mentors
Become a mentor
Getting started is easy! Help potential mentees find you by updating your alumni profile with the “Contact Me About” section. You can also offer advice through our mentoring initiatives or sign up to speak on campus.
Mentees
Find an alumni mentor
The best mentoring relationships often grow from casual conversations. Reach out to people who have already achieved what you aim to do. Don’t limit yourself to those with similar backgrounds, you might connect in unexpected ways!
Mentoring spotlight
Building Bridges
Duke Alumni partnered with Duke Student Government and the Career Center to launch the Blue Devil Bridges mentorship program in 2023. With support from Duke Code+, the program has continued to grow, connecting students with alumni across professions and identities.
Resources
Networking and mentoring guides
Want to know what comes next? Duke networking guides define and outline each step of the mentoring process.
Frequently asked questions
What is mentoring?
Mentoring can range from long-term structured relationships to shorter, flash mentoring conversations. It can begin with a focus on professional networking, or with providing support around identity or to a peer. Whatever form it takes, research shows that the benefits of mentoring are great and are enjoyed by mentors and mentees alike. These types of initiatives have established outcomes in terms of improved career satisfaction, better job placement, increased student retention, and enhanced alumni engagement.
Are there Duke mentoring opportunities where I live?
Reach out to regional@daa.duke.edu for more information about local events and programs in your area.
How can I learn more about specific mentoring topics?
The Duke Alumni mentoring playlist has tips for each stage of a mentoring relationship.