Miami Ohio University Athletics
Miami Mentors
8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM | General
"Beyond Intellectual and scholarly development, the prestigious Miami degree is a valuable key to your future and by connecting our exceptional present (student-athletes) with very successful past (alums) we are striving to provide you with the opportunity to be a global leader by making a difference in the world within an occupation you passionately aspire to engage."
- Brad Bates Director of Athletics
About Miami Mentors
The Miami Mentors program is designed to connect current Miami student-athletes with Miami Athletic alumni to provide the students with career and professional development insight. The vision of the Miami Mentors program is to assist student-athletes in their career development strategies, networking capabilities and provide access to alumni mentors serving as career advisors. The support provided by Miami Mentors members will enhance the development of our student athletes by providing them with strategies and support in their pursuit of their desired career.
Why We Need Your Help
The overall goal for the Miami Athletic Department is for every senior to have a job or graduate school acceptance by the time they graduate. This program is a step toward that goal. We would like to begin developing a directory for our student-athletes to look to as a way to begin to network and gain advice as they embark on their desired career paths. As mentors, the vision is to inspire investment in our students' growth through developing relationships grounded in shared majors, sport, professional interest, and major area of scholarship.
Opportunities for Mentors
- Career Dinners
- Tailgate/ Pre Game Events
- Career Recruiting
- Career Development
- Info Sessions
- Mock Interviews
- Alumni Networking
The Miami Mentors program will connect Miami student-athletes with alumni in ways that are mutually engaging, inspiring, and beneficial. There will be a variety of ways to become involved in our mentorship program which include: Mentorship, networking, career recruiting, career development, and personal development by both parties involved. The program will allow for multiple interactions with the student-athletes through Career Night Dinners tailored to the students major and professional interest, Athletic Event tailgates and pregame events, and an online password protected database to network with current Miami student-athletes and fellow Miami Mentors. The mentors will share experiences from throughout their professional career and discuss the transition from athletics to career. The program provides a unique learning and engagement for our student-athletes that fosters relationship building and furthers the sense of the Miami Family as a resource as well as assists them in developing career-path strategies.
Click here to become a member of Miami Mentors
Important Dates
September 8*- Join us at the Red & White Club tailgate tent prior to the Home Opener vs. Southern Illinois at Yager Stadium. You'll have the opportunity to interact with current student-athletes, fellow alumni, and Red & White Club members.
October 1 & 8- The Career Night dinner will pair Miami Mentors with specific student-athletes based upon similar majors and professional interests. Mentors will share experiences as athletic alumni and transition from athletics to career.
October 27*-Join us at the Red & White Club tailgate tent on Family Weekend prior to the game vs. Ohio University at Yager Stadium. You'll have the opportunity to interact with current student-athletes, fellow alumni, and Red & White Club members.
November 10- Join us for a great weekend of RedHawk action as the Men's Hockey and Football programs will have home competitions, Miami Mentors will have the opportunity to meet and interact with student-athletes.
*All Red & White Club members will receive an All-American meal, plus one guest.
