University is a great time to learn from people who have already faced some of the first important career decisions. Here you will find mentoring programs for students and graduates that support skills development, career planning, exploration of different industries, and the building of early professional relationships.
Mentoring programme from ESTP Alumni for ESTP students who want to be mentored by an alumnus or alumna. The 2026 edition is based on student–alumni pairs and a formal timetable for applications, matching and programme launch.
Who is it for? ESTP students who want to be mentored by an alumnus or alumna
Mentoring programme from Mines Paris Alumni for Mines Paris students taking part in the alumni mentoring programme. The 2026 edition brings together more than 100 student–alumni pairs according to the alumni network.
Who is it for? Mines Paris students taking part in the alumni mentoring programme
Mentoring programme from AFDET for Young people aged 14–30 seeking support with education, training or entry into employment. AFDET develops the mentoring offer with secondary schools, vocational training centres, local youth missions and other local partners.
Who is it for? Young people aged 14–30 seeking support with education, training or entry into employment
Mentoring programme from AFEV for First-year university students supported by students in later years (L2 to M2). The scheme pairs a first-year student with a student in a later year.
Who is it for? First-year university students supported by students in later years (L2 to M2)
Mentoring programme from Association Nationale des Apprentis de France (ANAF) for Apprentices and prospective apprentices aged 16–29 in France. The mentee is matched with an experienced professional, ideally from the same sector.
Who is it for? Apprentices and prospective apprentices aged 16–29 in France
Mentoring programme from EDHEC Alumni for Third-year EDHEC BBA students. The programme connects BBA alumni with third-year BBA students as they enter the more professionally oriented stage of the degree.
Who is it for? Third-year EDHEC BBA students
Mentoring programme from C'Possible for Secondary-school students supported by C'Possible who want individual mentoring. After a Déclic workshop, students who want mentoring can sign a support agreement defining the framework and objectives.
Who is it for? Secondary-school students supported by C'Possible who want individual mentoring
Mentoring programme from Capital Filles for Girls in their final year of secondary school at partner schools and first-year higher-education students. In the final year of secondary school, a mentee is paired with a female mentor taking geographic proximity and career interests into account.
Who is it for? Girls in their final year of secondary school at partner schools and first-year higher-education students
Mentoring programme from emlyon alumni for emlyon students and community members seeking guidance on career direction, internships, first jobs or career development. The 2026–2027 edition uses the alumni community to create mentoring relationships around career questions.
Who is it for? emlyon students and community members seeking guidance on career direction, internships, first jobs or career development
Free Article 1 platform connecting volunteer mentors with young people to support academic success and professional integration.
Who is it for? Students and young people in professional integration
Mentoring programme from EDHEC Alumni for EDHEC graduates and final-year students; alumni mentors with at least five years of professional experience. The programme covers first jobs, career transitions, international mobility and understanding sector labour markets.
Who is it for? EDHEC graduates and final-year students; alumni mentors with at least five years of professional experience
Mentoring programme from ESSEC Alumni for ESSEC Global MBA participants who have formalised a career project. The programme provides three or four exchanges between student and mentor over nine to twelve months.
Who is it for? ESSEC Global MBA participants who have formalised a career project
Mentoring programme from Grenoble INP / Grenoble INP Alumni for Grenoble INP students from the end of first year through entry into their first job. The scheme supports students over time, from orientation choices through the first steps of professional life.
Who is it for? Grenoble INP students from the end of first year through entry into their first job
Mentoring programme from HEC Paris for Students in the Strategic Management Major, including those preparing for consulting careers. The programme connects students with alumni who have consulting experience.
Who is it for? Students in the Strategic Management Major, including those preparing for consulting careers
Mentoring programme from HEC Alumni / HEC Paris for HEC students and alumni seeking career support within the HEC community. HEC Pulse brings together the HEC community’s mentoring offer around career questions, professional development and transitions.
Who is it for? HEC students and alumni seeking career support within the HEC community
Mentoring programme from HEC Paris / HEC Volunteers for Good for HEC students receiving need-based financial aid. This pathway connects HEC scholarship students with volunteer mentors from the community.
Who is it for? HEC students receiving need-based financial aid
Mentoring programme from EDHEC Alumni for Non-French-speaking international students in an MSc or the final year of the EDHEC MIM. The programme pairs international students with Master and MSc alumni who are fluent in English.
Who is it for? Non-French-speaking international students in an MSc or the final year of the EDHEC MIM
Mentoring programme from Sport dans la Ville for Young people supported by Sport dans la Ville: secondary-school students, students and recent graduates depending on the pathway. For 2026–2027, Job dans la Ville presents three mentoring pathways: Young Talents, Emploi Jeunes Diplômés and Confiance Pro.
Who is it for? Young people supported by Sport dans la Ville: secondary-school students, students and recent graduates depending on the pathway
Mentoring programme from JobIRL for Young people roughly aged 15–30, including secondary-school students, university students and people in training. The e-mentoring offer is free and is mainly delivered remotely with a volunteer professional.
Who is it for? Young people roughly aged 15–30, including secondary-school students, university students and people in training
Pairs third-year students, master's students and recent graduates with alumni (at least five years' experience) for 6–8 month exchanges to explore career options and refine a professional project.
Who is it for? Third-year students, master's students and recent graduates