Open Doors & Ignite Possibility

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74% (nearly 3 out of 4) of Gen Z students do not have a mentor.¹

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Campaign Overview

When we open doors for Gen Z, we open doors for the future of our communities, our workforce, and our world.

Isolation and uncertainty are taking a toll on Gen Z; only 4 out of 10 young people say they feel hopeful about their future². Together, let’s expand mentorship so more young people can build meaningful connections and a deeper sense of belonging to pursue their highest aspirations from college to career and beyond.

Impact of Mentorship

Mentorship is a cost-effective model that moves young people from limited access to expanded opportunity. These relationships expand their social networks and provide guidance through life’s most pressing challenges.

86%

of Gen Z emphasize needing mentorship and guidance³

3 in 4

students with a mentor persist to their second year of college⁴

88%

of employers say that a college degree is still the most important factor in hiring⁵

1 in 3

young adults with a formal mentor say that mentor helped them get their first job⁶

Mentorship in Action

Check out stories and perspectives from around the mentorship movement.

He’s shown me that life isn’t just about academics – that [was] all I wanted to talk about. Brandon was able to show me the importance of a community. I initially didn’t care about what my campus looks like or how the people there would be, but he tried to explain the importance of those things. We’ve built a very strong relationship. I can only express my gratitude.
Darius, mentee

[Leury] said to me pretty early on, ‘I haven’t had somebody there to help me before, to support me. It’s really cool, thank you.' That was a very nice moment. It doesn’t take so much for me to have such a meaningful impact for him.
Olivia, mentor, Morgan Stanley

Emily is amazing. She is so fun. I think we have a strong relationship in that it is both supportive but at the same time casual. We are talking about goals and opportunities and pushing her to think about the future and how to become the best version of herself – but we're also talking about, ‘How was your day? How was your weekend?’ It's nice to balance that, and I think that's what makes it a really effective relationship.
Caroline, mentor, AlphaSights

Food for the Soul

Bertha's Story

Bertha has seen the tremendous impact from being both a mentor and mentee throughout her life. Having volunteered with several mentees through iMentor, Bertha shares what motivates her to continue opening doors for them year after year. "I really get a lot of joy from having that relationship and helping guide someone. Seeing someone flourish and progress to whatever goal they have – it’s very fulfilling. That's what brings me back," she says.

A Mentorship That Lasts

Angely and Michele's Story

Angely and Michele demonstrate the power that mentorship has to transform the mentors and mentees alike. Since they met almost a decade ago, they remember the small moments of connection - from Broadway shows to birthday dinners - that solidified their relationship. “She’s there for me. She provides guidance and good advice. I can come to her for emotional support,” Angely says. “I think she’s always believed in me.”

I feel lucky to work with [Cristian] as his mentor. I've been really impressed by how mature he is, and how hardworking, and how thoughtful he is about his family, his goals, and what he wants to get out of life.
Ashley, mentor, PwC

We’re In It Together

Rim and Leah's Story

Leah, who was introduced to iMentor by her employer AlphaSights, met her mentee Rim in 2024. Since then, the duo has worked hard to turn Rim's dreams into a reality. “I’ve always been interested in social sciences [like] forensic science or criminology. As we started to explore more career options, I realized I’m also interested in healthcare or business,” Rim says. “She was helping me look at a broader image of other careers; I feel like that opened me up to a lot that I never knew before.”