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Become a D.C. Summer Institutes Mentor
From warm greetings to speaker and site visit contacts to internship leads, our fellows continue to benefit immensely from W&M alumni. In order to strengthen these valuable ties, we have decided to establish a more formal program to connect these students with alumni
Mentorship Program
When you become a mentor for the D.C. Summer Institutes, William & Mary Washington Center administrators will match you with a current student according to shared professional interests. Ideally, a mentor occasionally takes time during the summer to talk to mentees about their experiences in D.C., their future careers, and the options that they face during this stage of their professional development.
What Does a Mentor Do?
A mentor is a person who provides any of the following support to a mentee:
- Advice on career options and fields of interest
- Guidance and support as the student develops their own professional network
- Consultation on résumés, cover letters, or certain ways to approach a potential employer
- Preparation for interviews and professional challenges
- Introduction to a variety of resources to assist the mentee in preparing for a specific career and transitioning from W&M and being a student
(Please note: It is not the mentor's role to help the student find a job in their organization or personal network. The mentor is assisting in building a skill set necessary to pursue career opportunities.)