NAYI

Mentorship program.

NAYI connects students with professionals and entrepreneurs for one-on-one conversations about education, careers, and the next step.

Find a mentor Become a mentor
Two speakers in conversation at a NAYI event
A conversation at a NAYI event.
  • 30–45 minutesPer conversation
  • Online by ZoomJoin from wherever you are
  • Flexible schedulingAgree on a time together

How it works

  1. Apply

    Tell NAYI about your interests or professional experience.

  2. Get matched

    NAYI connects students and mentors around shared interests.

  3. Prepare

    Agree on a time. Students research their mentor and prepare questions.

  4. Meet

    Join your Zoom conversation and discuss practical next steps.

For students

Find a mentor

Explore careers with people who work in them. Ask direct questions and get practical advice about the skills and decisions ahead of you.

Apply as a mentee Opens the NAYI application in Google Forms.

What to expect

  • A new mentor each month, so you can learn from different careers and experiences.
  • Conversations with professionals and entrepreneurs in fields including technology, business, and law.
  • Time to discuss the questions that matter to you, with NAYI helping with matching and coordination.

Before your meeting

Research your mentor and bring a short list of questions. Agree on a time, send the calendar invitation, and arrive ready to participate. Communicate clearly and follow through on the next steps you discuss.

Questions you can bring
  • What does a normal day in this field look like?
  • Which skills matter most at the beginning?
  • What would you do differently if you were starting now?
  • What is one useful next step I can take this month?
For professionals

Become a mentor

Share your experience with a student exploring their next step. Mentors from all backgrounds are welcome.

Apply to mentor Opens the NAYI application in Google Forms.

Your commitment

  • Meet once or twice a month, depending on your availability.
  • Answer questions about your field and share advice from your experience.
  • Help your mentee identify a useful next step.

Support from NAYI

NAYI helps with matching and scheduling. Students are asked to research their mentor and prepare questions before the call. If a meeting needs to move or a match needs attention, the team can help coordinate it.