Harvardwood Mentorship Program
Apply to participate in the 2022 Harvardwood Mentorship Program! The Harvardwood Mentorship Program fosters meaningful professional relationships by matching Harvard graduates with more established alums in their fields of interest, for a period of three months of one-on-one career mentoring.
The time commitment is approximately 3 hours. Mentors will connect with their mentees in 3 or more meetings over the course of three months, around June - August. Whether matches meet virtually or in-person is up to each mentor/mentee pair. Matches will be made based on fit.
Topics to be discussed during meetings can include the following:
- The mentor's advice for perfecting one’s craft: acting, singing, songwriting, music producing, directing, or writing
- The mentor’s current position, what they do, their career progression
- Career advancement advice
- How to handle difficult professional situations
Click here to apply to be a mentor.
Click here to apply to be a mentee.
Mentees must be dues-current members.
Application deadline: May 31, 2022 at 8:59pm PT / 11:59 pm ET
Questions? Email [email protected]
Apply for a mentorship in 2018-19 (LA only)
Seeking a mentor in your field in the arts, media, or entertainment? Apply by October 5th for your opportunity to be matched with a Harvardwood mentor this year.
The Harvardwood Mentorship Program fosters meaningful professional relationships by matching Harvard graduates with more established alums in their fields of interest for a period of eight months of one-on-one career mentoring.
Mentees will connect with their mentors in three one-on-one meetings (preferred) or phone conversations over the course of the year, usually October - June. Although not required, optional experiences include shadowing a typical workday, meeting, or conference call; offering a tour of the mentor's company offices; or attending HMP events.
Read moreVolunteer to be a Harvardwood mentor or advisor in 2018-19
We are seeking volunteer mentors for the 2018-19 Harvardwood Mentorship Program, which aims to foster meaningful professional relationships between Full Members of Harvardwood and well-established alums in their fields of interest.
Read moreVolunteer as a Harvardwood mentor or advisor for a year of free membership
We are seeking mentors and advisors for the Harvardwood Mentorship Program and the Career Advisors Program. Both programs aim to foster meaningful professional relationships between Full Members of Harvardwood and established alums in their fields of interest. Our volunteer mentors and advisors are what enable these Harvardwood programs to continue to thrive and support the next generation of Harvard arts, media, and entertainment professionals.
We are looking for mentors and advisors in a wide array of arts-related professional fields for 2016-17, and we hope you'll join us!
Apply to be matched with an industry mentor in 2015-2016!
The Harvardwood Mentorship Program fosters meaningful professional relationships by matching Harvard graduates with more established alums in their fields of interest for a period of eight months of one-on-one career mentoring.
We are now accepting applications from prospective mentees for the 2015-16 HMP!
Mentees will connect with their mentors in four one-on-one meetings (preferred) or phone conversations over the course of the year, usually September - May. Although not required, optional experiences include shadowing a typical workday, meeting, or conference call; offering a tour of the mentor's company offices; or attending HMP events.
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