PROJECT THRUST
Corporate Mentor Program

Program Application
(Deadline to apply is
November 30, 2007)

Forms

Student Agreement Form

Contact Form

Mentee Goals Sheet

Mentor Evaluation

No Response Form

The Project Thrust Corporate Mentor Program provides first generation in college students guidance for a smooth transition from student to professional life.  Mentors help students develop the skills necessary for success in the corporate world.

The program pairs business majors with a professional at the management level.  Mentors and Mentees (students) meet at least once a month at the Mentor's work location.

Through a combination of contacts with the Tampa Bay business community, academic advising, seminars, and social events, the Corporate Mentor Program serves as a capstone for young professionals finishing their undergraduate business degrees and seeking employment.  Participating corporations in the program include, Raymond James & Associates, Verizon, Coca Cola, TECO, Tampa Port Authority, St. Petersburg Times, and many more area companies.

Statistics speak for the drive and ambition that Corporate Mentor Program mentees exhibit to their mentors.  Since 1997, more than half of all students in the program have graduated and obtained employment through their mentors.  The remaining students in the program continue to complete their degrees.  The Corporate Mentor Program represents a unique prototype of what is right with business and education.  Mentoring is a win-win situation for the university and the community.

Megan Hendricks , Coordinator of the Project Thrust Corporate Mentor Program, constantly reminds people that “LEADERS ARE THE PRODUCT OF MENTORING!” The talented individuals that the corporations will want to hire tomorrow are in our colleges today. Students succeeding in college means success in their careers and in life.

In order to be eligible for the Corporate Mentor Program, the applicant must:

• attend USF full-time during the previous years' Fall and Spring semesters;
• be a sophomore, junior, or a senior
• have taken at leaast 12 semester hours at USF as od December;
• will attend the orientation and all workshops for the Corporate Mentor Program

If you would like additional information about the Corporate Mentor Program, please contact Megan Hendricks at:
Project Thrust - University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, BSN 3403 Tampa, FL 33620-5500
Phone: (813) 974-5162, Email: mhendric@coba.usf.edu

The deadline to apply for the Corporate Mentor Program for 2007/2008 is Friday, November 30.
After this date, if you are interested in the program for 2008/2009, please contact Megan Hendricks
Students: Click on the Program Application link(above, left) to apply