AZTEC Advance
Helping you make the most out of college
Designed for your personal & professional growth
AZTEC Advance is a free mentorship program open to all college students. Choose from one of our tracks to be paired with an industry professional who can provide resources and coaching. We are mentors who believe that college can be a transformative time and want to help along the way.
Why Mentorship?
✅ Personalized - Everyone has their own unique needs. Choose a track that best suits you
✅ Open to anyone - As long as you’re a college student, we want to see you thrive!
✅ Network - Get connected with our students and industry professionals
The college years are a formative time that can be daunting to enter into, which is why having a mentor who is a few steps ahead can help make those years that much more fruitful. At AZTEC Advance, we’re here to help so that you can thrive in your college years.
Academic Tracks
Career Launchpad Track
Get career guidance from industry professionals
Create a standout resume and cover letter
Master job & grad school applications, your Linkedin profile, interview skills, and managing work / life balance
Personal Growth Track
Master productivity hacks and control over your focus / attention
Essential skills: stress management, managing finances, etc.
Managing relationships: How to make friends & find community, dealing with conflict and feedback, increasing your EQ
Faith-Based Tracks
Exploring Christianity Track
Explore the intellectual foundations of Christian beliefs and values
Learn how Christianity addresses the biggest questions of life and purpose
Leadership Development Track
Grow in the 3 essentials of leadership: competency, alliance building, & character
Build authenticity, discipline, and commitment
Grow Your Faith Track
Study the Bible and learn how it applies to us in our college context, and develop a robust prayer life
Gain a deeper understanding of your own faith and what it means to have a personal relationship with God
How it Works
It’s easy! Just pick a track & we’ll pair you with a personal mentor. Over the course of 4-5 sessions, you and your mentor will go through focused modularized content. However, the mentorship will be largely driven by your questions and interests, so you are encouraged to bring topics you’re interested in to each session.
Meet some of our industry professional mentors!
Mentor Spotlight
Kevin
Senior Software Engineer | BS Computer Science
Kevin
Data Scientist | PhD Education
Steve
Senior Scientist | PhD Biomedical Science
Joshua
Stress Engineer | BS Aerospace Engineering
Katherine
Mathematics Teacher | MS Secondary Education and Teaching
Rebecca
Senior Credit Analyst | BA Political Sci. & Government
Kelly
Marketing Project Management | BS Environ. Economics & Policy
Joyce
Staff Designer | BS Cognitive Science, Army Veteran