An Alumnus is our student’s best mentor
What is mentoring?
Pair mentoring: a Humak alumnus or alumna (mentor) supports a student who is nearing graduation (mentee).
Mentoring period
A joint kick-off event, followed by agreed pair meetings during the programme period.
Easy to take part in
Joint online meetings for all participants, plus meetings between the mentor and mentee arranged in a way that suits you best (online or inperson).
Are you interested in mentoring? Would you like to share your working life experience with Humak students who are about to graduate? On this page, you can find more information about mentoring and register your interest.
The Humentor programme
Students in the final stage of their studies can apply to take part in the Humentor programme as mentees. Pair mentoring supports growth into a new professional role, helps clarify goals and strengthens professional identity through dialogue.
Mentorointikauden kulku
- Kick-off: a joint online meeting for mentors and mentees
- Joint sessions: meetings for the whole group during the programme period
- Pair meetings: agreed between the mentor and the mentee
- Orientation: guidelines, practices and tips for successful mentoring
How to apply as a mentor
You can register your interest even before the next application round opens. When the application period is open, we will provide detailed instructions on this page.
- Log in to the alumni register
- Update your contact details and select the mentoring option that suits you
- Complete your mentoring preferences (the form will be activated during the application period)
Objectives
- strengthening connection to the professional community
- professional dialogue and interaction
- reflection and sharing of tacit knowledge
- reciprocity and learning together
Being a mentor in Humentor
What we expect from you as a mentor
You agree on goals together with your mentee and stay in regular contact during the programme period. At the end, you provide feedback on the process.
- setting goals together3–5 meetings during the programme period (in a way that suits you)presence, listening and dialoguebrief feedback at the end of the programme
What you gain as a mentor
An opportunity to reflect on your own expertise, develop interaction skills and strengthen your professional networks. You will also receive a certificate of participation.
- a certificate of participation
new perspectives and up-to-date insight into the field
development of coaching and interaction skills
stronger professional networks
Who can act as a mentor?
We primarily recruit mentors from among Humak alumni. Pedagogical professionals who have worked in Humak’s education or projects may also act as mentors. There is no single “minimum requirement” for the amount of work experience – what matters most is commitment and a genuine willingness to engage with the mentee. Meetings can be held online or face to face.
Humentor also offers a fresh perspective for employers
Mentoring develops coaching and interaction skills, brings fresh insights into the organisation and can also support recruitment and employer branding. Confidential dialogue creates understanding that cannot be achieved through surveys alone.
