Business Growth MAP mentors help cultivate and foster a growth mindset in students while contributing to the success of small businesses and nonprofits in the region. o The objective is to have mentors who come from a variety of business backgrounds and lived experiences who can offer a rich mix of perspectives to student teams and clients. The ideal team mentor is poised to bridge the student transition from theoretical work in the classroom to real-world, hands-on experience.
The program aims to develop and maintain a quality group of mentors across demographic groups to reflect the diversity of the student population at WSU Vancouver and of the region. This is the best way to cultivate a campus and community climate that is contextually rich, and ethically and socially just, which will lead to the opportunity to thrive for all.
If this opportunity sounds right for you, contact the Business Growth MAP manager at 360-546-9533 or
Who: Business professionals looking for volunteer opportunities and who want to work with college students.
Time: Mentors devote two-to-three hours per week over a 16-week semester, including required weekly meetings with the student team.
When: There are two sessions to choose from: August to December and January to May.
Responsibilities: Mentors work with both the student team and client to:
- Clarify client needs
- Keep the client engaged and assist with student interactions
- Ensure the student team addresses meaningful issues ad guides students to provide useful analysis
- Make sure the students’ recommendations are realistic
- Help the client understand and implement the analysis
Mentors complete an application, background check and interview with the program’s senior manager before being selected to mentor a student team.