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Mentorship Program for CCIT Students

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The College of Computer and Information Technology at St. Petersburg College has collaborated with technology professionals and key faculty members to create a mentorship program that will bring these benefits to CCIT students. 

Apply today!

Why mentorship?

Did you know that college graduates are almost two times more likely to be engaged at work if they had a mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and dreams.”  

And that large national studies link effective mentorship to important outcomes such as degree completion, increased self-efficacy, and satisfaction with the educational experience. 

Mentoring.org notes four key ways mentors help students in their careers:

  1. Goal Setting: Mentors assist college students in determining their career aspirations, and work with students to achieve them.
  2. Networking: Because mentors are often well known and respected in their field and community, they can connect students with other professionals, internships and jobs.
  3. Broadening the Scope of Knowledge: Along with introducing students to professionals and opportunities in their chosen field, mentors acquaint students with new resources and organizations.
  4. Job Seeking and Interview Skills, and Job Retention: Mentors are able to demystify the often-overwhelming job seeking and interview processes, and offer first-hand advice on how future graduates can stand out to potential employers. In addition, mentors advise students on maintaining career longevity.

Mentorship for SPC Computer and Information Technology students

All you need to do is to apply to the program.  We will pair you with a mentor who best matches your background and area of interest and you will be on your way to a rewarding relationship.     

  • Mentees must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the program.
  • The mentor/mentee relationship is intended to last one semester but could be extended if agreed to by both parties. Two cycles of matching will take place during each academic year. The first cycle will take place in late August to early September. The second cycle will take place in late January to early February. During each cycle, students will have a one-month window to apply to participate in the program.
  • Students wishing to be considered for the program should apply by completing a mentorship application during the application cycle. The application is used to gather basic information and will be used to match an applicant to a suitable mentor. Mentors and mentees will be matched upon the close of the application window and upon successful pairing of a mentor and mentee, the mentee will be contacted by their mentor.
  • After matching has been successfully completed, all mentors and mentees will be invited to an orientation session to learn more about the program and meet the other mentors and mentees that have been selected during the current matching cycle.

Questions? 

Contact the Dean of the College of Computer and Information Technology, Dr. Mark McKinney, at mckinney.mark@spcollege.edu.