Career Mentorship Program
As students move through their degree programs, often invigorated by their newly gained knowledge inside and outside the university classroom, they begin looking beyond graduation into the possibilities of a fulfilling career. In this context, nothing quite matches the insider perspectives that professionals working in the field can provide. Cue the New College Career Mentorship Program.
About the Program
Established in 1991, the Career Mentorship Program matches second, third, and fourth-year NEWtonians with an alumni mentor to provide career guidance to students who are beginning to explore career options after graduation. Since its inception, the program has matched 752 students to 184 mentors in fields from law to medicine, the financial sector to education and many more, opening paths not just for career advice and networking but of friendship as well. The New College Career Mentorship Program is one of the longest-running and most successful programs of its kind at the University of Toronto — consider participating and beginning a journey of respect and mutual discovery that can make a real difference.
How to Get Involved
Alumni and friends, this is your chance to return to your alma mater and further engage with the tight-knit New College community. If you have experience and insights you wish to share, fill out the Become a New College Mentor form. We’ll be thrilled to hear from you.
Students, if you’re ready to build some long-lasting relationships that can help you along your path, make sure to apply to the New College Career Mentorship Program 2025 by filling out the application and emailing the completed form and a copy of your resume to alumni.newcollege@utoronto.ca. The submission deadline for the 2025 session is January 8, 2025 — but applying earlier is always better.
Questions? Email Brenda Registe, Alumni Development Officer, or call her at 416-978-8273.
My experience with mentor Mr. Glaspell has been great. I have only known him for a couple of months, but I can see the growth he has brought out in me. I have found that speaking to someone who is in the field has provided me with many insights that I could not have gotten anywhere else. Talking to him has cemented my position in wanting to attend law school after my undergraduate program.
Moreover, there was also an instance where I got to attend a court hearing he was part of, and I am very grateful for that experience. He has helped me with my resume, and I feel as though it has made a huge difference in my career as I landed two legal positions for the summer. Overall, my experience with Mr. Glaspell has helped me grow in countless ways and I hope to build a stronger relationship with him in the future.
Lali Sreemuntoo (mentee)
I am doing extremely well, and a huge reason why has been thanks to the New College Career Mentorship Program. The time spent getting to know my mentor John has reassured me that the path to law school is one I want to be on. I plan on taking the LSAT in August and I am very eager for what the future holds.
Khalvin Staple (mentee)
It was a great experience! I will definitely keep in touch with my mentor and the other mentee that I met through this program. Shadowing Dr. Schaeffer and getting the experience to see how two different dental offices were run was incredibly insightful, and her and her husband were so sweet! I am even more set on pursuing dentistry after participating in this program.
Elaine Yan (mentee)
I have had a wonderful experience being part of the mentorship program this year and meeting up with my mentor.
Paulina Chan (mentee)
Both parties are gaining so much experience from this relationship, and the mentor gets as much out of it.
Maja Dettbarn (mentor)