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Mentoring

Our mentoring programs match students with mentors aligned to their interests and backgrounds

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What is a mentor?

A mentor can play an important role in students’ academic, professional, and personal success by providing guidance and support during their time as a student and beyond.

A mentor is someone that has more life experience that can help guide you and provide support as you try to actualize and reach your goals.

First Generation Empowerment Program

First Generation Empowerment Program

Inspired by Ciro Scala, a Colin Powell School alum, this program assists first-generation students in finding the resources, support, and enrichment they need. The program consists of a series of workshops designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate their college experience, while helping them build relationships with their peers and build a network.

No admission requirements

No application process, just sign up to the program

Workshops themes include: personal finances, academics, careers development, and more.

Open to freshmen, juniors, sophomores, and seniors

Open to all majors

Student Success Guides

This program is a peer mentoring initiative meant to support you as you start your college career at CCNY. New students are paired with an experienced upperclassman who serves as a mentor and role model to help motivate them, focus on academics, and support them in achieving their goals. This program helps students build connections, take advantage of campus resources, services, and opportunities, adapting to the City College experience, etc.

This is a year-long program

Applications are required and typically open during the spring semester

Year long program

Mentors focus on helping students achieve academic success

Curriculum includes building study habit techniques and notetaking, setting and achieving academic goals, amongst other topics

Alumni Mentorship Program

This program connects Colin Powell School students and recent graduates with alumni mentors who can guide them on their professional journeys. Mentors can help students develop their career visions, share their expertise and insights to support their goals, expand their perspectives from campus life to the corporate and global world, and build meaningful relationships that can delve into enriching networking opportunities and inspirational feedback.

Semester-long program

Application required

Students are required to meet with their mentors twice per month via Zoom, phone, or in person

Open to all majors and class standings (freshmen, juniors, sophomores, and seniors)

CCNY Career Catalyst

The Colin Powell School has partnered with Accenture, one of the world’s leading consulting and professional services firm, to offer a 1 credit course that introduces students to the consulting sector. Accenture helps the world’s leading businesses, governments, and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services.

1 credit course

Hybrid learning experience

Personalized coaching sessions with a dedicated mentor

Curated resources on professional development topics

Capstone presentation required

Students who complete this course are guaranteed to get an internship interview at accenture

Applications are currently closed, check back during the Fall 2025 semester

EY Mentorship Program

The Colin Powell School has partnered with EY, one of the world’s leading consulting and professional services firm, in a mentoring program that is designed to provide students with specialized training to develop the essential skills needed for a successful career in consulting.

Applicants must be sophomore, junior, or senior

Opportunity open exclusively for students majoring at the Colin Powell School 

No GPA requirement

Learn industry insights and get exposure to careers in consulting.

Students will be matched with a mentor currently working at EY

 

Applications are currently closed, check back during the Fall 2025 semester

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Student Success Guide Program
As a first-generation student, I was fortunate to receive the guidance and resources necessary for academic success and professional development through the Student Success Guide Program. Because of this support, I feel it’s my responsibility to pay it forward by assisting future students as an SSG peer mentor.
Alanis Omar. Political Science and International Relations
Student Success Guide Program
My mentor has given me valuable tips and insights into job searching and my professional career. They provided me with the resources they used to prepare for their post-grad careers, and with their nonstop support and guidance, I gained a post-grad internship. Our interactions were valuable, and I plan to keep in touch with them post-grad and throughout my professional career.
Jordan Cheung. Economics
Student Success Guide Program
Navigating college as a first-generation student can be a daunting task. However, being given the opportunity to connect with an older peer with similar aspirations helped me feel at ease and informed me of the vast opportunities available at the City College of New York. As a senior, not only have I taken advantage of these opportunities, but I now serve as a mentor for incoming freshmen to help them feel the same support I did and to ensure that they know they are not alone.
Avanshika Bajaj. Political Science
Student Success Guide Program
As a college student, I’ve experienced the power of mentorship throughout my collegiate journey. Being both a mentee and a mentor has shown me how impactful guidance and support can be in reaching academic and personal goals. As an SSG mentee, I gained valuable advice and confidence, and now, as an SSG mentor, I’m excited to give back by helping students build connections, overcome challenges, and make the most of their college experience.
Mohamed Elghamry. Psychology