About Us

The Mentor Initiative is an independent program, coordinated by business executives, that gives a business student the opportunity to be paired with a Chief Executive who is in the industry the student is considering as a career. But it’s much more than that.

The Mentor Initiative is an exercise in development. Not only of career but also of character. It’s also an opportunity for the Mentors to share their successes and stumbles with their student and to give that student a jump start on their career.

Students come to The Mentor Initiative with a track record of academic successes but without any knowledge of how that translated into a successful career. The Mentor Initiative gives students a path to learn the “how to.” It also helps them confirm their career choice. Many struggle with understanding the ins and outs of different career paths and the Mentors help provide clarity for the students.

Concordia students come to the program with a strength of character that needs affirmation. Our Mentors have careers that are grounded in faith based principles in their professional and personal lives and the effect that has on students is incredible. It tells each student that character is every bit as important as a skill set and that is the most impactful thing each student learns.