Mentoring

Mentoring is a great way for you to connect and grow, whether you’re being mentored by other students or industry experts, or you’re mentoring other people. Read on for options to get a mentor or become a mentor.

Get a mentor

• New to Curtin mentoring
  If you’re a new undergraduate student, the New to Curtin Mentor Program links you with an experienced student who can help you navigate university life.
• Industry mentoring
  If  you’re looking to connect with an industry professional, the Curtin CareerPLUS Program gives you the opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you prepare for your future career.
• Autism and related conditions mentoring
  If you have autism or a related condition, the Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP) can link you with someone to help you navigate uni, plus give you access to a weekly social group.
• OUA Students
  The New to Curtin Mentor Program is currently only available to Undergraduate and UniReady students enrolled at Curtin’s Perth and Kalgoorlie campuses. Unfortunately, the program is not available to students studying online through Open Universities Australia at this time.

Become a mentor

• New to Curtin mentoring
  If you’ve completed two semesters at Curtin, you can help new students navigate their first semester at Curtin.
• Autism and related conditions mentoring
  If you’re a strong-performing postgraduate or final year undergraduate student, you can help students with autism or a related condition navigate university and succeed through the Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP).
• Literacy mentoring for primary school students
  If you’re an effective communicator, you can help primary school students improve their literacy skills through the AHEAD literacy mentoring program.
• Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)
  If you’re currently enrolled at Curtin, you can help give Indigenous high school students the skills and confidence to grow and succeed.