Peer Learning & Alumni Networking Connector Program

The MES at York Planning Alumni Committee (MYPAC) is excited to announce our partnership with the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change for the Peer Learning & Alumni Networking Connector Program (PLAN Connector Program) which links MES planning alumni and students with one another. This initiative is a direct response to planning student requests for mentorship opportunities.  We’re excited for this initiative and we want YOU to be a part of it as a graduate of the MES Planning Program!

About the PLAN Connector Program

The PLAN Connector Program enables students and new grads to virtually connect with alumni professionals about their career-related interests and goals through mentoring meetings over a 3-month period (April - June). During these meetings, alumni mentors share information with mentees about their job, practice, organization, and career journey.

Program Benefits

Benefits for Students and Mentees        Benefits for Alumni Mentors
  • Acquire information about an industry, sector, or organization
  • Build a network of professional contacts within the York community
  • Learn about potential career trajectories the MES Planning Program could offer
  • Help students explore careers in their field of interest.
  • Give back to the student community, by sharing advice with emerging planners.
  • Make a positive impact on a students’ experience and career journey.

This program is now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Register today!

 

Alumni Mentor Application
Student Mentee Application

Interested in other opportunities to connect with students? Click the button below for our general volunteer form.

Express Your Interest In Becoming An Alumni Volunteer

How the Program Works? 

  1. Alumni apply to the program online by March 15
  2. Students apply to the program online by March 29
  3. Prof. Taylor complete matching by April 5
  4. Mentors & mentees attend brief program kick-off meeting April 10
    • Schedule 1st meeting to take place before April 26
    • Schedule 2nd meeting to take place before May 10
    • Schedule 3rd meeting to take place before June 7
  5. Mentors & mentees to complete program evaluation by June 21

*Alumni mentors will typically mentor 2 students. One first-year student, and one second-year student.

Program Timeline

Feb 8 - March 29 April 5 April 10 April 26 May 10 June 7 June 21
Apply to PLAN Matching Complete Program Kick-off Meeting 1 Meeting 2 Meeting 3

Program Evaluation

 

 

Terms & Conditions
MENTORS

Terms & Conditions
MENTEES