Students Mentorship

The main purpose of this program is to provide educational, professional, and even
life guidance to students as well as to help establish beneficial relationships
between Pittsburgh area African professionals and the regions’ African students.
Mentor and mentee meet casually (or formally) virtually or in-person for about one
to three hours every month for a period of 6 to 8 weeks renewable in order to
discuss various topics (academics, career, life goals, etc.).

specific goals:

To connect PAAPO members with African students who are attending the Pittsburgh region’s colleges and universities
To lend a listening ear to African students
To help provide sound career and life advice and guidance to African students
To help motivate and coach African students toward their academic and career goals
To help mentees navigate society Eligibility
Mentors must be PAAPO members or sympathizers thoroughly vetted by PAAPO
Mentees must be African students attending institutions of higher education in the Pittsburgh region and referred to PAAPO by their school’s African the student organization, their school’s international student office, or by any formally established higher education organization.

PAPERWORK

Mentor and mentee must each fill out and sign an interest/obligation form outlining
their understanding of the rules governing this mentoring program and their
respective obligations.

This program is NOT:

A job placement program for African students in the Pittsburgh region
A guaranteed job placement program
A financial or material assistance program for mentees
Benefits to students and anticipated impact, etc.
Personal development.
Career goal setting and achievement.
Increased general skills and knowledge.
Increased self-confidence
A better understanding of societal and professional challenges, opportunities and potential pitfall

Join the program as a mentee by completing the form below

MENTORING PROGRAM APPLICATION (MENTEE FORM)