Get priceless coaching from expert alumni working in a diverse selection of fields.
Advancing YU is a unique program that will match select alumni who are achieving success in their chosen fields, with third- and fourth-year Black and/or women students for mentorship and skills development. Student will also receive financial compensation for their participation.
On this page:
How does it work?
Apply to a stream
Committee Selection
Paired with Mentor
Monthly Activities
End-of-year Celebration
Who is Eligible?
There are two streams to choose from.
Stream: Advancing Black Students
The Advancing Black Students program celebrates the many successful York University Black alumni and provides them opportunities to meet and invest in the next generation of Black professionals and scholars.
To be a mentee, you must be:
- A student in the department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- In your 3rd or 4th year of study (54+ credits completed)
- Must identify as Black
Stream: Advancing Women Students
The Advancing Women program matches successful York University women alumnae with women students as they prepare to enter the workforce.
To participate, you must be:
- A student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- In your 3rd or 4th year of study (54+ credits completed)
- Female-identifying
Get Started
Information for Students
Learn about application requirements and program components.
Become a Mentor
Share your expertise and experience with a LA&PS student! Find out about our opportunities to become a mentor.
Meet the Mentors
Our mentors represent a diversity of experience and expertise from multiple professions. Meet our incredible team.
Program Outline: Month-by-Month
Our Sponsors
Founding Sponsor
Contributing Sponsors
- BentallGreenOak
- Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada Inc.
Questions?
If you are interested in learning more about Advancing YU sponsorships, please contact Alison Boyce, Senior Development Officer, at aliboyce@yorku.ca.