JERSEYSTEM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
One hour a week.
A lifetime of impact.
Connect experience with ambition. Our mentors help college-student instructors grow their confidence, build career-ready skills, and lead transformative STEM programs for middle school girls.
10 Sessions
Build. Experiment. Sell.
Why mentorship matters
Guidance that moves possibility forward.
JerseySTEM recruits STEM-focused college students to lead free, 10-week after-school programs in underserved New Jersey communities. Mentorship gives those emerging leaders the practical support and professional perspective to thrive.
That growth ripples outward—helping instructors become stronger role models for the girls they teach.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Share what you know. Shape who comes next.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or simply passionate about helping others, your time and expertise can help a college student build confidence, develop career skills, and prepare for the professional world.
COMMITMENT
30 minutes a week for 10 weeks
Meet virtually or in person with your mentee and create a consistent space for honest conversation, guidance, and professional growth.
Your impact
Perspective, encouragement, and access
- Help set attainable career goals.
- Strengthen résumé and interview skills.
- Navigate workplace challenges.
- Open doors to professional networks.
Our Support
You won't do it alone
JerseySTEM trainers provide onboarding, a Mentorship Reference Handbook, and weekly discussion guides to help you make the most of every session.
For college students
Level up your career.
Build Confidence, workplace skills and real-world perspective alongside a mentor invested in your future.
WHY OUR WORK MATTER
Three gaps.
One shared future.
The gender gap
Our programs help middle school girls see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and future STEM leaders.
The innovation gap
We bring fresh, project-based learning formats to communities too often left out of the innovation economy.
The opportunity gap
We provide hands-on experiential STEM projects at no cost to students and their families.