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 .

Universität Koblenz: Mentoring-Programme (Verschiedene)

Various mentoring programs for students, including subject-specific mentoring and mentoring for teacher training students.

Category: University, Students (Subject-Specific), Teacher Training, Peer Mentoring

Top Woman in Real Estate

It is the only programme of its kind in the real estate and construction industry dedicated to ambitious women, through which participants: meet mentors in one-to-one or group processes, gain knowledge and experience from some of the most recognisable people in the industry or from accredited mentors representing sectors other than Real Estate, get the opportunity to be inspired by and meet outstanding people in management and leadership positions from whom they receive the best possible example to build their careers, grow personally and professionally, meet others at a similar stage in their careers, establish business relationships, gain extensive market and business knowledge.

Category: for women

Mentors4starters

Mentors4starters is a mentoring and development programme for ambitious individuals who want a change after several years of career. M4S includes individual mentoring sessions with leading representatives of Polish business, NGOs and culture, as well as meetings with the alumni and mentor community and workshops.

Category: Career path

NIF og Catalysts Omvendt Mentorprogram

An innovative reverse mentoring program to increase diversity in Norwegian sports, where sports leaders are mentored by young leadership talents with minority backgrounds.

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Mentorat pentru Succes

The “Mentoring for Success” program is an initiative of GRASP Milano, which offers young Romanians with the potential for support in shaping their vision of success, increasing their self-confidence and directing their energy towards actions with a greater chance of success.

Category: Youth Development (Diaspora/Education)

Medizinische Universität Innsbruck: Coaching & Mentoring

Program to close the gender gap in university careers and promote academic careers for women in medicine.

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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

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

Česká asociace mentoringu ve vzdělávání (ČAMV)

An association striving to develop mentoring as a field in both theoretical and practical terms, aiming to enhance the quality of education and the professional development of pedagogical staff.

Category: Professional & Career Development, Academic & Scientific Development

Politechnika Śląska (Gliwice)

The mentoring program for the best high school graduates taking up studies at the Silesian University of Technology is dedicated - as the name suggests - to the best graduates of post-primary schools taking up studies at the Silesian University of Technology. The aim of the program is to develop the intellectual potential of the best students of post-secondary schools, while supporting their personal development and preparation for taking up their first job. Students taking part in the mentoring program are covered by its activities throughout the duration of their first-cycle studies.

Category: at universities

TU Dresden: Mentoring-Programme (Verschiedene)

Diverse mentoring and buddy programs for pupils, students (international, first-semester, women in STEM, teaching, first-generation), and early career researchers.

Category: University, Students (Diverse), Pupils, Early Career Researchers, Inclusion

Zachodniopomorska Szkoła Biznesu

Develop yourself, achieve your goals and consciously build your future with a mentor! Don't miss this unique opportunity - take advantage of the ZPSB mentoring program and start working on your success now.

Category: at universities

k+ mentoring (VŠB-TUO)

A program connecting experienced professionals with less experienced VŠB-TUO students for career and personal development, including assistance with bachelor's/diploma theses.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development

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

Mentor Stiftung Deutschland

Non-profit organization that strengthens, motivates, and accompanies young people on their personal life journey to boost their self-esteem.

Category: Foundation, Youth Development, Personal Development

Nattergalen – NTNU

An international mentoring program where NTNU students mentor children with minority backgrounds (8-12 years old) to strengthen self-esteem, Norwegian language skills, and motivation for education.

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Econas mentorprogram

A nationwide mentoring program for Econa members who wish to share experiences, provide guidance, or receive support in their career development, either as a mentor or mentee.

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Mentoring Stowarzyszenia Twórców Grafiki Użytkowej

The concept of the STGU Mentoring programme was born out of the need to share knowledge and experience in order to educate each other. As an association, we feel it is our responsibility to initiate a project that enables industry contacts and the exchange of experiences in an intimate environment. Additionally, we believe that the programme is a source of inspiration for both mentees and mentors.

Category: in the it industry

Mentoring JA Studentských Firem (JA Czech)

A program where professionals mentor student companies within Junior Achievement, helping them with entrepreneurship and skill development.

Category: Entrepreneurial Development, Academic & Scientific Development

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München: Mentoring & Junior Staff Development

Mentoring program to support outstanding young scientists on their path to an academic career, especially towards professorship.

Category: University, Early Career Researchers, Career Development