3 September 2026

Kick-start your career with Future Ready Mentoring - Apply for a mentor now!

Are you keen to kick-start your career journey and make the most of your academic years? Our Future Ready Mentoring programmes are designed especially for you, offering a unique opportunity to gain real-world wisdom and set you on the path to success!

With over 2,000 mentors spanning more than 60 industries and 40 countries, our Future Ready Mentoring initiatives are a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from career professionals who can share their experiences, equip you with the right mindset and prepare you to tackle the working world with confidence.

As a student, you have the opportunity to be matched with industry professionals for both long- and short-term mentoring so you can develop professionally and reach your career goals. These opportunities can take place either in-person or online.

About our Career Mentoring Programme (long-term mentoring) 

Our award-winning Career Mentoring Programme matches participants with an industry professional for a long-term mentoring relationship. 

We have two intakes each year and applications for Cycle 1, which runs from November 2026 to April 2027, are now open! 

To take part, you will need to: 

  • Be an undergraduate student in your second year and above or be a postgraduate student
  • Commit to a minimum of five mentoring sessions over a six-month period between November and April  
  • Apply through an online form  
  • Complete mentee training which will take place in late-September

Applications close on Sunday 27 September 2026 at midnight. 

Unlock your potential, get a head start on your career, and build a brilliant future with our Future Ready Mentoring Programmes today.

If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected] or visit our webpage.

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