Together, we can drive innovation and shape the future of business leadership. Your time and experience can make a difference. You can directly impact Lally's academic excellence and cutting-edge research, while also playing a vital role in supporting our students and faculty as they achieve great things today and lead the business world of tomorrow.
Be a Guest Speaker
Share your expertise and real-world insights with students by speaking in a class, student club meeting, panel discussion, or special event. Your experiences can provide valuable perspectives on industry trends, leadership, and career development. Inspire the next generation of business leaders by engaging in meaningful conversations and sharing your expertise.
Hire Lally Students and Graduates
Gain access to a talented pool of students and graduates, ready to contribute to your organization. Whether through internships, co-ops, or full-time roles, Lally students thrive at the nexus of business, science, and technology. Partner with us to recruit top talent and strengthen your company with the next generation of business leaders.
Solve a business problem
Partner with Lally students and faculty to tackle real-world business challenges. Submit a project to gain fresh insights and innovative solutions, while providing our students with hands-on experience. From improving operations to launching new products, our students are ready to apply their knowledge and help your business thrive. Submitted business challenges will be evaluated and supported by either our project-based coursework or our Rensselaer Consulting Club.
Share Your Professional Interests
Help foster meaningful connections between students and alumni by sharing your professional interests and areas of expertise. Students will be able to submit their résumés through a dedicated form, enabling the Lally Student Services and Alumni Development teams to match them with alumni whose experience and industries align with their goals. Your involvement can open doors to mentorship, collaboration, and future career opportunities.
Lally students: please indicate your professional interests and upload your resume here.
Be a Mentor
Support and guide Lally students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. As a mentor, you’ll provide career advice, industry knowledge, and personal insights to help students build confidence and achieve their goals. Your mentorship can make a lasting impact by fostering meaningful connections and preparing students for success in their academic and professional journeys.
Lally Mentoring Program
Empowering Connections. Supporting Success.
At the Lally School of Management, we know that building strong relationships is essential for success in business. That’s why we created the Lally Mentoring Program: a powerful initiative connecting current undergraduate and graduate students or young alumni with experienced alumni and professionals who are eager to support, guide, and inspire. This business mentorship program is designed to empower the next generation of leaders through personal, career, and academic support.
Whether you're seeking advice on career paths, looking to grow your professional network, or navigating the challenges of school and internships, a mentor can have a long-lasting impact.
Why Mentorship Matters
Mentorship helps students and young alumni:
Gain industry insights and real-world advice
Set and achieve academic and career goals
Build lasting professional relationships
Develop confidence and communication skills
Learn to navigate job searches, internships, and transitions
Connect with successful business leaders and Lally alumni
Mentoring future business leaders is one of the most effective ways to create meaningful impact in the classroom and the boardroom.
For Students Seeking a Mentor
Every Lally student who wants a mentor can have one.
We match students with mentors based on interests, goals, and industry aspirations. Whether you're pursuing business analytics, finance, marketing, or entrepreneurship, there's a mentor ready to help you grow.
Ready to start your mentorship journey?
Request a Mentor
For Young Alumni Seeking a Mentor
Graduated recently? You’re still part of the Lally community.
If you’re in the early stages of your career and would benefit from guidance, you’re also eligible to be matched with a mentor. Gain leadership insights, grow your network, and continue developing your professional edge after graduation.
Request a Mentor
For Alumni and Professionals Interested in Mentoring
Share your experience. Make a difference.
Becoming a mentor is a meaningful way to give back, grow your own leadership skills, and stay connected to the Lally community. Mentorship fosters leadership development, professional growth, and community engagement.
Express Interest in Mentoring
Join the Community
Lally students don’t just study business, we live it! Be part of one of the top business mentorship programs in the region, where students and alumni grow together.
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