Mentoring Program at Business School Pforzheim
The mentoring program connects students with alumni to provide practical insights, support, and guidance as they transition into their professional careers. Alumni are invited to share their experiences and knowledge, thereby actively contributing to the development of future graduates.
Target Audience and Duration
- The mentoring program is aimed at bachelor’s students in the second stage of their studies (3rd/4th semester) and master’s students in their second semester.
- The mentoring program runs for two semesters or one academic year.
Process and Formats
- A total of 3–4 meetings over two semesters
- Formats: in-person meetings, phone calls, or virtual meetings
Focus on reflection and professional development: discussion of challenges, progress, and next steps
Matching Process
- Mentors are former students of the Business School.
- Mentors and mentees are matched based on their degree program or field of study, supplemented by their interests and goals.
Reasons for Your Involvement as a Mentor
- You provide valuable insights into academic life and the professional world and help students find their path.
- Students benefit from your wealth of experience and network.
You yourself gain new perspectives and stay closely connected to the developments of the next generation
of Business School graduates.
Contact
If you have questions about the mentoring program or would like to participate as a mentor, please feel free to contact us by email at alumnimanagement(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de or by phone at 07231/28-6366.
Mentoring for Bachelor's Students
Students in the second stage of their studies (3rd or 4th semester) of a bachelor’s program at the Business School are eligible to participate in the mentoring program. The mentoring program for bachelor’s students begins in the winter semester and runs for one academic year or two semesters. Students submit an application at the beginning of the winter semester (October); a transcript is required
Topics Covered in Mentoring Sessions
- Application tips for the practical semester
- Decision-making resources for studying abroad
- Strengths analysis
- Skill development for career entry and resume
Process and Formats
- A total of 3–4 sessions over two semesters
- Formats: in-person meeting, phone call, or virtual meeting
- Focus on reflection and further development: discussion of challenges, progress, and next steps
Matching Process
- Mentors are former students of the Business School
- Matching of mentor and mentee based on degree program/field of study, supplemented by interests and goals
Contact
If you have any questions about the mentoring program or would like to participate as a mentor, please feel free to contact us by email at alumnimanagement(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de or by phone at 07231/28-6366.
Mentoring for Master's Students
Students in their second semester of a master’s program at the Business School are eligible to participate in the mentoring program. The mentoring program for master’s students begins in the summer semester and runs for one academic year, or two semesters. Students submit an application at the beginning of the summer semester (March); a transcript is required
Topics Covered in Mentoring Sessions
- Academic specialization within the field of study
- Professional orientation and career planning
- Networking
- Personal development and soft skills
- Support with the thesis
Process and Formats
- A total of 3–4 sessions over two semesters
- Formats: in-person meetings, phone calls, or virtual meetings
- Focus on reflection and further development: discussion of challenges, progress, and next steps
Matching Process
- Mentors are former students of the Business School
- Matching of mentor and mentee based on degree program/field of study, supplemented by interests and goals
Contact
If you have any questions about the mentoring program or would like to participate as a mentor, please feel free to contact us by email at alumnimanagement(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de or by phone at 07231/28-6366.
