Activities | Career Mentorship Program
The Career Mentorship Program aims at providing valuable opportunities for our undergraduate business students to seek advice on career direction and life goals from Mentors who are experienced professionals and senior executives from across different industries. In addition to ongoing self-organized interaction opportunities, structured program-level gatherings will be organized to facilitate the two-way participation between Mentors and Mentees throughout the mentorship period.
Application Information
Mentee's Eligibility:
- SBM undergraduate students in specified years
Mentee Commitment:
- Attend at least two of the program-level activities arranged by the School
- Required to initiate and arrange appropriate activities/meetings with mentors
- Required to submit a year plan with the proposed schedule and feasible format of meetings (Note: mentees are expected to meet/contact mentors at least 3 - 4 times during the program)
- Required to be proactive and keep close communication with mentors whenever appropriate
- Required to update and report your progress of meetings with at least 7 photos taken with your mentors twice in a year
- Required to complete an evaluation survey
Duration:
- 12 months from intake month
Application Period:
- For October Intake – from early Sep to mid Sep
- For March Intake – from mid Feb to late Feb
Application Process:
- Online application
- Shortlisted students will be interviewed
*Subject to yearly/semesterly changes by SBM
Events in 2026-27
Oct 22, 2026
Career Mentorship Program - 20th Welcome Reception
Career Mentorship Program - 20th Welcome Reception
The 20th Career Mentorship Program Welcome Reception was held on 22 October 2026, marking the beginning of a new mentorship journey. Mentors and mentees came together to connect, exchange experiences, and build meaningful relationships. We sincerely thank our mentors for their continued support and look forward to a rewarding journey of learning, growth, and connection ahead.
Events in 2025-26
Aug 1, 2026
Career Mentorship Program - Mix, Mingle & Make Your Scent
Career Mentorship Program - Mix, Mingle & Make Your Scent
Mentors and mentees came together for a relaxing fragrance workshop, creating their own personal fragrances and room sprays. Beyond the creative experience, the gathering provided a wonderful opportunity to connect, exchange experiences, and strengthen mentor-mentee relationships in a relaxed setting.
Mar 25, 2026
Career Mentorship Program - 19th Welcome Reception
Career Mentorship Program - 19th Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception for the 19th Batch of the Career Mentorship Program was successfully held on March 25, 2026, marking a joyful and inspiring start to the mentorship journey. Mentors and mentees gathered in a warm and vibrant atmosphere to connect, exchange ideas, and kick off a year of learning and growth together. We are truly grateful to our dedicated mentors for their generous support and enthusiastic participation, and we look forward to an exciting and meaningful year ahead for the 19th batch.
Oct 23, 2025
Career Mentorship Program - 18th Welcome Reception
Career Mentorship Program - 18th Welcome Reception
We are delighted to share the great success of our Welcome Reception for the 18th cohort of the UG Career Mentorship Program, held on October 23. The event brought together mentors and mentees to connect, exchange insights, and build meaningful relationships. This year, we received more than 120 mentee applications—a testament to the growing impact of the program. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our mentors for their generous support and commitment to guiding students in their career planning and development.
Events in 2024-25
Aug 16, 2025
Career Mentorship Program - Bake & Bond Workshop
Career Mentorship Program - Bake & Bond Workshop
Thank you to all CMP mentors and mentees who joined us for a fun-filled baking experience on August 16, 2025. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, create, and bond over delicious donuts. We hope all participants left with stronger connections!
Mar 28, 2025
Career Mentorship Program - Welcome Reception
Career Mentorship Program - Welcome Reception
We are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our Welcome Reception for the 17th cohort of UG Career Mentorship Program. On March 28, more than 50 mentors and mentees gathered to network, share insights, and forge valuable connections. We sincerely thank both our returning and new mentors for generously dedicating their time to support these young individuals in their career planning and development.
Nov 22, 2024
Career Mentorship Program - Welcome Reception
Career Mentorship Program - Welcome Reception
On November 22, we hosted the Welcome Reception for the 16th batch of our Career Mentorship Program. Mentors and mentees connected, shared experiences, and set the tone for a successful year. We extend our gratitude to all mentors for their support, inspiring collaboration and growth throughout the program!
Testimonials
Kelvin YU
Mentor
Human Resources Director, LG Household & Health Care HK
Human Resources Director, LG Household & Health Care HK
Despite the influence of the social movement activities and COVID-19, I am glad to meet Ju and Trista in person two times apart from electronic means. It is grateful to know them since they are energetic, proactive and curious about future career. And interestingly, I get to know a Korean mentee in my Korean career journey. Hope they like my sharing and I look forward to staying in touch with them.
Ju CHO
Mentee
BBA ACCT, Year 3
BBA ACCT, Year 3
I've gotten a lot of realistic advice and help from Mentor Kelvin in regards to interview processes and the professional working environment in Hong Kong. I am grateful to have met Mentor Kelvin and Trista through this Mentorship Program and will look forward to keeping in contact with them.
Trista TANG
Mentee
BBA MGMT, Year 3
BBA MGMT, Year 3
The SBM UG Career Mentorship Program has been a very fruitful experience for me. I have gained a lot in personal growth and finding my career path. My mentor, Kelvin, has inspired me not only in job-related areas but also given me so much useful advice. Thank you, mentor, Kelvin and Karen Lee Student Mentoring Center for organizing the program!
Dorris LEUNG
Mentor
Sr. Service Manager, Standard Chartered Bank
Sr. Service Manager, Standard Chartered Bank
The mentorship program enables us to connect with current students, it feels like a jamming with artists from different generations and backgrounds, it always sparks off some surprises. The journey with John and Katharina has been very inspiring. The chemistry worked well as we shared the same passion of self-improvements with an open mind.
Every time we caught up, it reminded me to stay aspired to our dream, keep a can-do attitude in mid of uncertainties, and read our world with fresh eyes, like the Day One I was admitted to HKUST and at my first job after graduated.
Everyone of us can make a difference at any ages, so let's join us to explore a mentorship journey to give back, to refresh and to make some positive influence.
John TRAN
Mentee
BSc ECOF, Year 3
BSc ECOF, Year 3
It is amazing to have Dorris to be my mentor. She taught us not only the keys to success in the financial industry, but also how to strike a balance between excellence at work and life. I appreciate everything she has done for me, thank you!
Katharina ZHOU
Mentee
BBA GBUS, Year 3
BBA GBUS, Year 3
I was very lucky to meet Dorris. Throughout the year, she has been taking us out for sharings and catch-ups every month, and always giving us useful advice. Beyond personal development, Dorris also shared with us her travel experience in Iran, from the people she encountered to the things she witnessed, these experience truly inspired us a lot.
