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CFANS Mentor Program
The U of M seeks mentors to guide college students exploring careers in your field! The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) matches industry professionals with CFANS students who are seeking guidance and insight into a career path. Program runs November 2017-May 2018. We ask that mentors and students check in, either in-person, by email, or by phone/Skype at least once a month for an hour, and there is a required half-day job-shadowing component. Local and long-distance mentors are welcome!
“The past year with my mentor has been tremendous and he gave me the tools to understand my career path, especially with the job shadow day.”
- CFANS Student
“I love knowing that I’ve been able to make a difference in the life of a student. A good student makes you think about why you’re doing what you’re doing and can be a link to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world.”
- CFANS Mentor
Student career interest areas encompass a wide range, which include: Food Science and Nutrition, Animal Science, Plant Science, Agricultural and Food Business & Sales, Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ag and Environmental Education, and much more.
Mentoring doesn't require a large time commitment and can make an enormous difference in a student's professional growth. Submit your application by September 25, and learn more about the program on the website. Thank you for your consideration! Contact Masha Finn at mfinn@umn.edu or 612.624.9957 with questions.
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