Insightful Mentors
“Working with my mentor has been amazing. I’ve gained clarity on graduate school and career paths, and feel more confident about my next steps.”
Luke Stanton, Psychology and Cognitive Science double major
Mentoring in Practice
See how mentoring helps Rutgers students build confidence, explore career paths, and form connections—and how mentors make a meaningful impact through those experiences.
What Students Are Saying
Students in the 4WARD Career Pathways Program share how mentoring has shaped their confidence, direction, and next steps.
Skills for the Future
“4WARD gave me clarity and confidence. As I’ve progressed, I feel more prepared to enter the workforce and pursue my goals.”
Fore Odufalu, Computer Science major
Tools to Succeed
“4WARD didn’t just provide opportunities—it gave me the tools, confidence, and community to move forward.”
Melanie Molina, Electrical and Computer Engineering major
Exploring Careers Through Exposure
Through Intern for a Day (IFAD), students gain firsthand exposure to industries, workplaces, and career paths—helping them better understand possibilities and make more informed decisions about their future.
Exploring AI and Innovation
During her Intern for a Day experience at TipTop Technologies, Muntaha explored how AI is designed with a human-first approach and applied in real-world products.
Gained insight into AI innovation and product development.
Muntaha Mim, Computer Science
Creating Social Impact
While interning with Share My Meals Inc., Lilah learned how surplus food is redirected to communities in need through logistics, partnerships, and technology.
Strengthened interest in using business and technology for social good.
Lilah Tennant, Nutritional Science
Seeing Careers Differently
At G&A Strategy and Design, Anika experienced how strategy, design, and consulting intersect to shape immersive experiences and real-world impact.
Expanded perspective on diverse and nontraditional career paths.
Anika Bandwar, Finance & Marketing
Find Your Role in Mentoring
Every story starts with a single connection—yours could be next. Take the next step, whether you’re exploring your future as a student or looking to give back as a mentor.