Testimonials

Matt Young, December 2022 Graduate

“The Mentor Initiative is hands down the best program Concordia University has ever hosted as it continues to positively impact studetns’ lives every day.”                                             

 

Cade Neubauer, May 2023 Graduate

“This program can change the course of many students’ careers and lives in a positive way.  It has done so for me.” 

Grant Karsten, May 2023 Graduate

“The Mentor Initiative provides a unique experience that other resources at Concordia just cannot replicate.  It is a program that exceeds students’ expectations and adds to Concordia’s already impressive Business School experience.”                                              

Allie Reading-Brown, May 2023 Graduate

“I believe The Mentor Initiative is truly a hidden gem at Concordia.  I would certainly recommend this program to any student who is studying business and am so thankful I was able to be a part of it.”

Sophia Karlovich

“I was able to connect with KPMG through the Mentor Initiative and their CPA Kickstart Program enabled me to pass all my exams before I started working full-time, which has been a goal for me. The Mentor Initiative helped me achieve that goal, and I am so grateful!”

Shelley and Anthony Reading-Brown (Allie Reading-Brown’s Parents)

“Allie was so excited when she first heard about the mentorship program and knew right away that she wanted to be part of it. She has shared her very positive experiences about it far and wide, with both friends and family. When she was told that she had been chosen for the internship with KPMG next summer, I believe her words were something to the effect that it was the best day of her life so far!

We sincerely appreciate Concordia University and you (John Benson), in particular, for putting your time and talents into creating The Initiative and for your support of Allie and the other students in the program, who will have a much better chance of succeeding in their chosen fields, due to your interest in them and their careers and your advocacy on their behalf.

Allie has enjoyed working with you also and is very hopeful about the future, due in large part, to The Mentor Initiative and your efforts!  Again, many thanks for your letter and your kind words, which have meant a lot to both of us.”