Open mentoring programs in Europe

Below you will find a directory with a list of open mentoring programs – those that Mentors and/or Mentees from outside can join. Let us know if you see that your program is missing or if we should change something in the descriptions already presented.

See also European mentoring programmes in other languages: Polish , English , German , Czech , Norwegian , Romanian .

Młodzi liderzy budownictwa

A comprehensive project supporting young professionals in the construction industry to consciously shape their careers, develop their own identity and soft skills and improve their leadership competences.

Category: for children, youth and students

NHHs mentorprogram for masterstudenter

A unique mentoring program at the Norwegian School of Economics connecting master's students with experienced NHH alumni for career and personal development guidance over two semesters.

Category: University/Student

Alumni mentoring program pro magisterské student(k)y Evropských studií (Masarykova univerzita, FSS)

Connects Master's students of European Studies with successful alumni to gain practical experience, career advice, and expand their network.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development

Politechnika Warszawska

Exceptional Graduates of our University share their experience, advice, conversation with students, acting as mentors. Together you have the opportunity to build a relationship based on cooperation: experience and potential, starting energy and reflection. It is worth remembering that mentoring is a mutual exchange, your commitment and activity are key. Apply and for 6 months enjoy support that absolutely few gain.

Category: at universities

DoToho!

A platform connecting experienced mentors with owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises, offering mentoring, expert consultations, workshops, and networking.

Category: Entrepreneurial Development, Professional & Career Development

Klub Mentorek Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet

The Mentorek Club is a comprehensive project for women developing mentoring skills and improving leadership competences. It is a unique community of women ready to share their knowledge, experience, best practices and support in building a professional career with other women. The project offers exclusive access to the Mentorek Club Academy - an original program for mentors, consisting of training conducted by experts, mentoring practice, intervision, peer mentoring sessions and networking enabling the building of contacts and business relationships. The program is implemented with the financial support of the Citi Foundation and the Citi Handlowy Foundation.

Category: at universities

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Institute is one of the world's largest organizations promoting good practices in project management, which has about 300 chapters (branches) around the world. Among others, in Poland. One of the initiatives of PMI Poland Chapter is the Mentoring Program for Project Managers and business people. Six editions have been held so far. Currently, recruitment is taking place for the 7th edition of the Program, in which the Main Partner is Helprise, the Content Partner is Katarzyna Cicha and the Technology Partner is CodeWave, which created the program website using its Flotiq.com platform.

Category: science, business, industry

Top Minds

TopMinds is a mentoring programme that opens the door to an international career for young Polish scientists. We invite students and doctoral students who excel in the field of science, who are full of passion and ambition, and who focus not only on success in academia, but also on continuous development.

Category: for children, youth and students

Tech Leaders

Tech Leaders is a 4-month, free mentoring program for women who want to start a career or develop their skills in IT and new technologies. The program is also open to people who want to develop their business ideas or already run companies related to new technologies.

Category: for children, youth and students

Mentoringový program pro mladé vědecké pracovníky Univerzity Karlovy

The program provides career support to young scientific workers at Charles University through sharing informal practices with senior scientists, focusing on career development and promoting equal opportunities in science.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support

WISTA Maritime Meet-Up Program

A program connecting professionals in the maritime industry with experienced leaders (female and male) to support mentees' development aspirations through guidance and experience exchange.

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Rodičovská není brzda (Marter)

A mentoring program for mothers who want to develop their potential and grow in their careers or entrepreneurship, even during parental leave.

Category: Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support, Entrepreneurial Development

BDO Kickstart Mentorprogram for studenter

A 10-month mentoring program for students in their 3rd year of study, combining case solving, workshops, individual mentor conversations, and social gatherings for career development.

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Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu

Uni-Me Mentoring Program is a support program for students from all faculties of our university. The program involves support in planning the educational path using the opportunities provided by the UMK partnership in YUFE, as well as other programs and international partnerships. It is a mentoring program with elements of coaching and advisory.

Category: at universities

Uni Graz: Career Mentoring

Mentoring program supporting students and alumni in their career development through experienced graduates.

Category: University, Students (General), Alumni, Career Development

Odyssey Mentoring Program

A global mentoring program focused on empowering women in business and sports, connecting talented women with top managers and leaders.

Category: Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support

Freie Universität Berlin: Mentoring für Studierende

A comprehensive mentoring program supporting students through all study phases, from orientation to career planning.

Category: University, Students (General), Peer Mentoring

Conlea Mentoring

Conlea Mentoring is an initiative aimed at supporting professional and personal development by connecting participants (IT managers) with experienced mentors (senior managers and IT leaders).

Category: in the it industry

Mentoringový program pro studenty (Socide)

A non-profit program for students that connects them with mentors from their fields of interest, helping them with career orientation and personal development.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development, General Personal Development

Uniwersytet Warszawski

The program includes a series of meetings lasting several months between a person with more experience (Mentor) and a person with less experience (student – Mentee), in previously selected pairs (Mentor + Mentee), within a specific structure, time frame, goals, rules and responsibilities. The program allows students to develop in a chosen area and plan their professional career more consciously.

Category: at universities