Mentoring Program

For students

Each year, all new MTE students participate in the mentoring program and are paired with an industry mentor at the start of the academic term.

Student Benefits:

• Gain guidance in both personal and professional growth.
• Discover career opportunities and insights from field experts.
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of a real-world business with mentor support.
• Expand their professional network and build valuable connections.

For mentors

Mentors commit to the MTE Mentoring Program for one academic year, working one-on-one with an MTE student.

Mentor Benefits:

• Provide guidance and make a lasting impact on a student’s career.
• Strengthen connections with EPFL and engage with academic innovation.
• Bridge the gap between experienced industry professionals and emerging talent.
• Create a mutually beneficial experience that fosters growth and shared learning.

Become a mentor

We are looking for mentors with professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Corporate and Business Strategy, Data Science and Optimization, Digital Transformation and Technology, Econometrics and Data Analysis, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Project Management and Risk Analysis, Supply Chain and Operations Management, Sustainable Finance and Economics.

And are willing to provide guidance in one or more of these areas:

• Career Development, Industry Insights and Professional roles, Networking Strategies, Personal Growth or Technical Skills.

Interested in becoming a mentor in our exclusive MTE Mentoring Program? Register your interest using our online form, and our Mentoring Program Coordinator will contact you to discuss how you can make a lasting impact on a student’s career while strengthening your industry connections.

Our exclusive MTE Mentoring Program features:

• 1-Year Mentoring Partnership: A unique opportunity for first-year MTE students to be paired with seasoned professionals for mutual growth and learning.
• Diverse mentor profiles: Engage with industry experts from a variety of fields, including Innovation and Investment, Food Industry, Medtech, Manufacturing, Luxury Goods, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Sports & Entertainment, Digital Communication/Marketing, Finance, and more…
• Mentorship benefits: Mentors provide invaluable career guidance, while students gain real-world insights and practical feedback.
• Networking opportunities: Participate in exclusive events throughout the academic year to foster connections and career advancement.

Our Matching Process and Key Events:

• Mentoring Opening Event: Held at the beginning of each academic year (September or October) at EPFL, this event is where mentors and students first meet and get acquainted.
• Matching process: Following the event, both mentors and students submit their preferences to ensure the best possible pairings.
• Mentor-Mentee relationship: Once pairs are announced, students take the initiative to reach out to their mentors, and meetings are scheduled based on mutual availability.
• Networking sessions: Two additional networking sessions are held at EPFL in February and May to further strengthen connections and provide ongoing support.

Applied Corporate Industry Analysis Course (Spring Semester: February to June):

Led by Mr. Eugene de Groot, this course requires students to submit a comprehensive report that includes an applied company and industry analysis, developed in collaboration with their mentor.

Detailed information about this course

• Student Responsibilities: Collaborate with your mentor to define the subject and scope of the analysis. Schedule 2-3 meetings (face-to-face, Zoom, or phone) with your mentor, ensuring thorough preparation. Submit the final report by early June and share it with your mentor for valuable feedback.
• Mentor Responsibilities: Mentors can be interviewed by the student and assist in identifying two additional interviewees. While mentors are not required to grade or comment on the report, they may share non-confidential information about the company to enrich the analysis.