MADE Mentorship
Breaking into the marketing and advertising industry can be challenging. This program provides a rewarding experience for mentors who want to give back, as well as an invaluable opportunity for students to learn about the industry and gain an edge at the start of their careers.
Mutual goals include:
- Building leadership and communication skills
- Developing relationships in the industry
- Learning about different perspectives
- Making a new friend!
For Mentors
From brand strategy to creative direction to media planning to data analytics, MADE mentors represent a wide range of focus areas and companies within the marketing and advertising industry. We welcome participation from industry professionals of all levels.
Registration is now open for the 2025 MADE Mentorship Program, running from March 3rd – August 1st, 2025. Sign up here. You will be notified of your mentee match and next steps by early February.
Hear from some of our previous mentors!
- It’s been a low maintenance but highly rewarding program! – Andy
- I love having the opportunity to mentor (and get to know!) a friendly, engaged, intelligent individual in a 1×1 setting. My mentee for this season has been a great fit, and I’ve enjoyed learning from her as well along the way. – Adam
- I love connecting with my mentee and seeing her progress. I share stories and tips about how my career developed, and give examples of how to continue to build her networking clout during her internship. – Robyn
- I had great conversations with my mentee and felt like I was able to provide her with direction when she needed it, along with encouragement and ideas. It was insightful to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing recent graduates entering the marketing field and to find ways to help them navigate those challenges. – Brian
To learn more about the MADE Mentorship Program, please review the Program Guidelines and FAQ.
For Students
The MADE Mentorship Program helps aspiring marketers and advertisers prepare for careers in the industry. Students get matched with an industry professional to mentor them on career development topics like resumes and LinkedIn, interviewing, networking, career paths, and many more.
Registration is now open for the 2025 MADE Mentorship Program, running from March 3rd – August 1st, 2025. Sign up here. You will be notified of your mentor match and next steps by early February. To learn more about resources for marketing and advertising students, check out MADE Online.
Hear from some of our previous mentees!
- I have really enjoyed getting to know my mentor and I have learned really valuable advice and skills to take with me moving forward. – Avery
- This is the first time I’ve been in a mentorship program where I was finally paired with a mentor who was a creative, which is what I’ve been looking for in a mentor! Everyone has been very helpful, easy to reach, and responsive to my questions throughout the program, which has made it so easy and beneficial! – Lauren
- My mentor has been incredibly helpful and critical during my time this year. I did a bunch of soul searching and learning about what I want to do, and I’ve come a long way because of this program. I was able to meet people within her company, practice STAR method, look at different job applications, and just have someone I can always lean on. – Barry
- I have been given so many incredible resources through this program that really helped me excel further than I would have without it. I really enjoyed meeting with my mentor, as she gave me excellent advice on the advertising industry and helped me connect with other creatives in my field. – Ryan
To learn more about the MADE Mentorship Program, please review the Program Guidelines.
