Concept Note for Students
CONCEPT NOTES FOR STUDENTS
Prepared by: [Your Name]
Email: [Your Email]
I. Introduction
This Concept Note presents a Student Mentorship Program aimed at connecting students with industry professionals to provide career advice and support. Many students struggle with finding internships and career guidance. This program seeks to address these issues by offering mentorship from experienced professionals.
II. Objectives
A. Primary Objectives
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Objective 1: Connect students with mentors in their field of interest.
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Objective 2: Offer career advice, resume help, and interview preparation.
B. Secondary Objectives
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Objective 3: Host workshops on career development.
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Objective 4: Collect feedback to improve the program.
III. Scope
A. Activities
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Activity |
Description |
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Recruit Mentors |
Identify and onboard industry professionals. |
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Match Mentors and Students |
Pair students with suitable mentors based on interests. |
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Organize Workshops |
Conduct career development workshops and seminars. |
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Evaluate Program |
Assess the program’s effectiveness and gather feedback. |
B. Deliverables
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Deliverable |
Description |
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Mentor-Mentee Directory |
List of matched mentors and students. |
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Workshops and Seminars |
Series of career-related workshops. |
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Program Evaluation Report |
Report summarizing the program’s outcomes and feedback. |
IV. Stakeholders
A. Key Stakeholders
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Stakeholder |
Role |
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University Career Services |
Promote and manage the program. |
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Industry Partners |
Provide mentors and support. |
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Students |
Participants receiving mentorship. |
B. Beneficiaries
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Beneficiary Group |
Description |
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Students |
Gain career guidance and professional connections. |
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Industry Professionals |
Contribute to student development and network. |
V. Timeline
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Milestone |
Date |
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Program Launch |
January 15, 2025 |
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First Mentor-Mentee Matches |
February 15, 2025 |
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First Workshop |
March 10, 2025 |
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Mid-Program Evaluation |
June 15, 2025 |
VI. Budget
A. Estimated Costs
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Cost Item |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Mentor Recruitment and Onboarding |
$5,000 |
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Workshop Materials and Venue |
$3,000 |
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Program Administration and Marketing |
$2,000 |
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Evaluation and Feedback Collection |
$1,500 |
B. Funding Sources
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Source |
Description |
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University Funding |
Support from the university’s budget. |
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Corporate Sponsorships |
Contributions from industry partners. |
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Grants |
Funding from educational organizations. |
VII. Conclusion
The Student Mentorship Program is designed to improve the career opportunities available to students by facilitating connections between them and experienced mentors. Through this initiative, students receive valuable career-related support and guidance, which aids in their professional development and helps them navigate their career paths more effectively.
