ALUMNI MENTORING PROGRAM

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About the Program

The Alumni Association is proud to provide the Cal State LA Alumni Mentoring Program, which officially launched in 2009.  The mission of the Alumni Mentoring Program is to empower the Cal State LA community through mentorship between alumni and students.  The program provides alumni-to-alumni networking as well as the opportunity to coach current students and recent graduates on professional development, career options, goal setting, and more.

We’re excited to share that the Alumni Mentoring Program has officially moved to Golden Eagles Connect, Cal State LA's new community hub created exclusively for Golden Eagles. This new platform is designed to strengthen community, expand professional pathways, and support your success through every stage of your career journey.

All mentoring opportunities, whether you’re offering guidance or seeking support, will now be managed directly through the platform, making it easier than ever to connect and grow.

"It's really a joy for me to work with the students at Cal State LA and to find ways to help them persist because I think everything that you can do to help them succeed will bring enrichment to your own life." Quote from Linda Wah, Class of 1985 and 1989

Alumni have had a tremendous impact on student career success.  The Alumni Mentoring Program provides a space to increase connections where personalized advice, referrals to professional opportunities, and meaningful career conversations can take place based on shared interests and affiliations.  In addition to networking within the Cal State LA Community, as an alum or industry professional you can fulfill the key role of a mentor to students or young alumni who aspire to be where you are.

The Alumni Mentoring Program offers two different components of mentoring that can work with any schedule or level of commitment:

FLASH MENTORING

Flash mentoring is one-time or short-term mentoring.  Instead of a relationship that lasts months, flash mentoring is centered around tactical one-time, in-person or online meetings that provide knowledge or skills when mentees need them.  With this convenient format, mentees can learn from a variety of mentors with expertise in varying subjects.  As an alum, you have the option to specify how frequently you would like to be contacted each month.
  • Flash Mentoring is open to:
    • Degreed alumni*
    • Industry professionals*
    • Cal State LA faculty and staff
  • Connect with current students, recent graduates, and other experienced alumni from all fields and majors, both online and in-person.**
  • Perfect for those with busy schedules who are unable to commit to a traditional, long-term mentoring relationship.
For questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.  
 

*Alumni and industry accounts may go through an approval review before platform access is permitted.

This was my first time going through a formal mentorship program and the first meeting calmed my my nerves. Working with my mentor has motivated and inspired me. She's always there to say 'everything will be okay' and we're able to work through anything."

Currently enrolled students and recent graduates have the opportunity to receive expert advice from alumni, industry professionals, and faculty/staff of the University.  As a current student or recent graduate, you are empowered to search for and connect with experienced alumni from any major or industry to facilitate career networking, mentorship, and job shadowing opportunities.  This can range from brief 30-minute conversations to developing long-term mentoring relationships.

FLASH MENTORING

Have a question about a certain company or industry?  Need someone to review your resume or graduate school application?  Flash Mentoring is for you!  Flash Mentoring is one-time or short-term mentoring and is perfect for individuals who may not have the time to commit to a long-term mentoring relationship.  As a student or recent graduate, you have the option to connect with as many alumni as you'd like with any career-related questions you may have.  

  • Flash Mentoring is open to:
    • All currently enrolled Cal State LA students
    • Recent graduates (Classes of 2022 - 2024)
  • Select and connect with experienced alumni and industry professionals from all fields and majors, both online and in-person.
  • Perfect for those with busy schedules who are unable to commit to a traditional, long-term mentoring relationship.

For questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.  

Joining is as easy as 1, 2, 3

1.  REGISTER
Alumni: Go to Golden Eagles Connect, click Join Now, and use the email address associated with your alumni membership. Not a member yet? No worries! Activate your free membership first by clicking here.

Students/Faculty/Staff: Go to Golden Eagles Connect, click Sign In, and select Cal State LA login. Log in using your Cal State LA credentials.

2. COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE
Add a photo, summary, and key details about your education, interests, or professional background. The more you share, the easier it is for others to connect with you.

3. CONNECT
Explore mentoring opportunities and start building meaningful relationships across the Golden Eagle community.

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