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Give some, get some.

Columbia is filled with savvy professionals – and chances are you’re one of them (or on your way to being one of them). So if you’re interested in giving back by sharing your talents or eager to learn more from some of the best + brightest in their industry, here’s how you can get involved. 👇

AMA Columbia | connecting marketers with marketing students, helping them excel in their careers, via the Columbia chapter of the American Marketing Association (one of the largest marketing associations in the world)

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

Big Brothers Big Sisters | a program that provides professionally-supported one-on-one relationships for children facing difficult timeshoping to better their lives forever

🤝 Be a big: Fill out this application

👧🏻 Enroll a little: Fill out this application

Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT) | for computer science + engineering professionals interested in helping high school students 👩‍💻

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

COR Table for Six | more on the unconventional side of mentoring; a unique networking event that connects experienced executives with emerging leaders (i.e. entrepreneurs learning from small biz owners – like October’s event with local brewers + distillers)

Columbia College CLIMB Professional Mentor Program | a formal mentoring program that pairs Columbia College students with Midlands area professional women (400+ businesswomen have been matched with students)

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

🙋‍ Be a mentee: Fill out this application

Ezekial Ministries Mentors | an after school program that helps give students support academically, socially + spiritually

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

Lawyer Mentoring | connects new lawyers who have recently been admitted to the practice of law with experienced lawyers for a year-long mentorship

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

🙋‍ Be a mentee: Fill out this application

Mayor’s Mentoring Network | for people wanting to mentor children + young adults, whether it be shooting hoops or grabbing pizza – the goal is to just be a friend

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

Midlands SCORE | a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow + operate successfully 👨‍💼

🤝 Be a mentor: Fill out this application

🔎 Find a mentor: Search this database

UofSC Women’s Mentor Network | pairs faculty and staff with undergraduate women to create a community of support and engagement, while promoting personal + professional growth

🤝 Mentors for the 2017-2018 academic year have already been selected, so check back next Fall semester.

USC Mentor Match | year-long mentoring program that pairs alumni with students interested in their particular field

🤝 2017 mentors + mentees have already been matched, so check back for Mentor Match 2018.

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