Mentoring Program
The Lubar School of Business' Multicultural Mentoring program serves as an avenue for connecting sophomore, junior and senior multicultural business students with business professionals. These business professionals in the community will serve as mentors to the students by providing knowledge, in-depth experience, support and advice.
The Mentoring Process
The Multicultural Program Coordinator matches the protégé with a professional mentor from their specific field of study.
The student and her/his mentor will meet informally at least three times a semester on various topics pertaining to the student’s interest.
Student and mentor will be periodically invited to special programs targeting the protégé/mentor relationship.
Targeted Population The Multicultural Mentoring program is looking for enthusiastic and proactive sophomores, juniors and seniors. Protégés are expected to show interest in exploring career options, seeking guidance and developing a network base within the professional community.
Benefits
- A mentor who has experience in the student’s field of study
- One on one career guidance and exploration
- A valuable relationship with professionals in the community
- Increased networking opportunities
- Reinforced academic and professional skills
And much more…
Interested in becoming a Protégé ?
Fill out an application online or for more information, contact Alejandra Carreno, Lubar School of Business Multicultural Student Coordinator/Academic Advisor, at carreno@uwm.edu or (414) 229-5271.
Interested in becoming a Mentor?
The Multicultural Mentoring Program is looking for business professionals in the Milwaukee community who are interested in making a difference in a student's professional life.
Requirements:
- Complete a mentor application.
- Attend a Mentor Training Workshop.
- Assist protégé in meeting their academic, career, and personal goals.
- Devote a minimum of three contacts per semester with protégé.
- Attend and participate in networking events.
For more information, contact Alejandra Carreno, Lubar School of Business Multicultural Student Coordinator/Academic Advisor, at carreno@uwm.edu or (414) 229-5271.
Tutoring assistance is available from several service areas on campus. The UWM Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Tutoring Center is an academic resource available to students enrolled in pre-business and business courses. Support is also available for students in Business 201, 210, 230 and 311.
Other quantitative courses may be supported, don't hesitate to ask us! The focus of the Tutoring Center is to assist students of color, but ALL students are welcome on a space available basis. The center is staffed by upperclassmen and open year long. The hours vary from semester to semester, therefore schedules are available in the Undergraduate Student Service Offices, Room N297 and are also posted by the Tutoring Center, Room S338 in Lubar Hall.
The University sponsors the Tutoring and Academic Resource Center, Bolton Hall, Room 180 and can be reached at (414) 229-2779. This service provides both group and individual tutoring for many first and second year courses.