A mentor for everyone
Every one needs a mentor no matter where they are in their career. At SWE UW, we want to build a mentorship program where students can feel supported, learn valuable skills, and get ready for the workforce. This year, we connected with over 50 industry professionals who are passionate about helping students transition from college to career. We also have student mentors who are dedicated to helping first-year students prepare for the College of Engineering.
Benefits
Develop meaningful relationships
Help next generation engineers
Gain valuable advice
Learn more about your career
Programs
SWEsters
Connect UW students together
The SWEsters program connects freshmen and sophomores with juniors, seniors, and graduate students. SWEsters will host events/activities ranging from game nights to professional development workshops. With an emphasis on friendship, connections, encouragement, and support, both mentors and mentees can support each other through meaningful connections made beyond SWEster events.
Applications are currently closed, please check back in!
Industry Mentorship
Connect UW students with professionals
The Industry Mentorship program matches students with a professional who can help elevate professional skills for the engineering workplace. Mentees learn the fundamentals of professionalism, networking etiquettes, and strategies to successfully find a job.
Applications are currently closed, please check back in!
Outreach Mentorship
Connect UW students with K-12 and two-year college students
Becoming a mentor to K-12 and two-year college students is a great way to build your leadership skills. We’re looking for mentors who care deeply about equity, are empathetic, and passionate about engineering.
Member stories
“After meeting my Industry mentor and learning that she was in the same program at UW as me and is flourishing in an occupational path that I am very interested in, I have already learned a great amount in being persistent and working towards what I want in life.”
— Taylor Juenke
“Being a SWEsters mentor is a lot more than just giving back to the community, it’s about empowering other women engineers and giving them the confidence to succeed early on in their careers.”
— Kailey Terracciano
“I really like having my mentors so easily accessible in the SWEsters mentorship program. It helps so much as a first year student to have that kind of support from experienced students especially with the same interests in fields.”
— Jaminfaye Reduque
“Being able to share the knowledge and insight that I have gained during my academic career to other students who may benefit from hearing about it was a very fulfilling and enriching experience…It is important for us to give back and empower other girls in STEM through our advice and experiences.”
— Karen Velderrain-Lopez
Applying to grad school?
GradSWE helps undergraduate students improve their personal statements for free. Check out our GradSWE branch to learn more!
