CHRLS Mentorship Program
Learn, Evolve, Thrive with Mentorship
The University of Minnesota Master of Human Resource & Industrial Relations Mentorship Program connects early-career professionals with seasoned HRIR alumni. The program provides opportunities for pairs to learn from each other, offer guidance, and navigate their careers together.
Program Structure
- Mentor-Mentee Matching: Pairs are matched based on shared interests, career goals, and areas of expertise.
- Mentorship Activities: Start with our virtual kickoff session in November, followed by meetings once a month and other CHRLS signature events like the Annual Alumni Breakfast in February, the HR Tomorrow conference, and the Speaking of Work speaker series to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Program Length: Program runs annually every November and concludes in May.
Grow your career with expert support
- Personalized Guidance: Receive tailored advice and support from seasoned alumni who have successfully navigated the program and the HR field.
- Professional Networking: Build a strong professional network with alumni and industry professionals.
- Career Development: Gain insights into industry trends, job search strategies, and career advancement opportunities.
My greatest hope is to gain a clearer, more objective understanding of myself through my mentor’s perspective. This program has offered a rare opportunity for honest feedback and constructive guidance, helping me recognize both my strengths and areas for growth. With these insights, I’m mapping my career path with greater clarity and confidence—leveraging my strengths and building my skills to become a valuable asset in the HR field.
Grow your legacy, and guide the next generation
- Contribute: Opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of future HR professionals and strengthen the MHRIR community.
- Cultivate: Enhance mentoring and leadership skills.
- Connect: Stay connected with the MHRIR program, Minnesota Carlson and fellow alumni across the globe.
I was looking for a way to connect back to the U of M as an Alumni in an impactful ways and the mentoring program provides an avenue to work directly with a student who will be entering the workforce that I can share my real-world experience and learnings with.
Mentors: Must have completed and graduated from Minnesota Master's in Human Resources and Industrial Relations program.
Mentee Eligibility: Open to all current students enrolled in the Master’s in HR program and recent graduates (2021-2026)
Stay Connected
For more information or questions, please contact:
Melissa Donaldson
External Relations Manager, CHRLS
[email protected].