Connecting ISyE Students with Alumni Who Inspire, Guide, and Empower

The MentIE Program is the flagship mentoring initiative of the Center for Academics, Success, & Engagement (CASE), designed to connect current Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) students with accomplished ISyE alumni. Through meaningful one-on-one mentoring relationships, students gain professional guidance, career insight, leadership development, and a lifelong connection to the Georgia Tech ISyE community.

MentIE is more than a mentoring program—it is a community built on shared experiences, intentional conversations, and a commitment to helping the next generation of Yellow Jacket engineers thrive. Throughout the academic year, mentors and students engage in structured conversations, networking opportunities, leadership development experiences, and professional learning that prepare students to confidently enter the workforce and make an immediate impact.

Whether you are exploring career paths, preparing for internships, developing leadership skills, or building your professional network, MentIE provides the support and connections to help you achieve your goals.

Our Mission

The mission of the MentIE Program is to cultivate meaningful relationships between Industrial and Systems Engineering students and ISyE alumni that inspire personal growth, professional development, and lifelong learning. Through intentional mentoring, we empower students to become confident leaders, ethical professionals, and engaged members of the Yellow Jacket community.

Benefits of Becoming a MentIE?

By participating in MentIE, students graduate with more than a degree—they gain a trusted mentor, a stronger professional network, and greater confidence in their future.

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As a MentIE participant, students have the opportunity to:

  • Build a meaningful relationship with an experienced ISyE alumnus.
  • Explore career paths and industries within Industrial and Systems Engineering.
  • Develop professional skills that employers value.
  • Receive personalized guidance on internships, job searches, graduate school, and career planning.
  • Expand their professional network within the Georgia Tech alumni community.
  • Increase confidence as they transition from college to career.
  • Learn from the experiences, successes, and challenges of engineering professionals.

 

What You Will Experience

MentIE participants engage in:

  • One-on-one mentoring throughout the academic year.
  • Monthly mentor-guided conversations focused on professional and personal growth.
  • Career and leadership development workshops.
  • Networking events with ISyE alumni and industry professionals.
  • Opportunities to build lasting relationships within the ISyE community.
  • Reflection activities that encourage personal growth and goal achievement.

Every interaction is designed to help students become career-ready while strengthening their connection to the ISyE family.

Program Outcomes

Through participation in MentIE, students will:

  • Develop meaningful professional relationships built on trust, respect, and accountability.
  • Strengthen communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
  • Set and achieve personal, academic, and professional goals.
  • Increase self-awareness through reflection and constructive feedback.
  • Gain insight into career pathways and workplace expectations.
  • Develop leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Build confidence as they prepare to transition into the engineering profession.

Your MentIE Journey

MentIE is more than a one-year mentoring program. It is a three-year developmental experience designed to help students grow personally, professionally, and as future leaders. Each year builds upon the previous one, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become career-ready Industrial and Systems Engineering professionals.

Year A: Professional Foundations

Develop the professional habits and interpersonal skills that serve as the foundation for academic and career success. Students focus on communication, professionalism, self-awareness, personal responsibility, and building effective mentoring relationships. Students will learn about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Year B: Career Readiness

Prepare for a successful transition from college to career by developing a professional brand, refining career goals, strengthening networking skills, enhancing résumés, practicing interviewing, and building a personalized career portfolio.

Year C: Leadership & Team Effectiveness

Grow as a collaborative leader by strengthening teamwork, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, trust-building, and organizational effectiveness while preparing to lead in diverse professional environments. Students will learn about the Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Together, these three developmental experiences prepare students to graduate with the confidence, leadership skills, professional network, and career readiness needed to make an immediate impact in the engineering profession.

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MentIE Mentoring Program

What is MentIE?
MentIE is the ISyE mentoring program that connects students with alumni and professionals who provide guidance, encouragement, networking opportunities, and career advice.
Who can participate?
Any undergraduate ISyE student may apply to participate.
What is expected of mentIEs?

Students are expected to:

  • Attend the kickoff event.
  • Meet regularly with their mentor.
  • Participate in program activities.
  • Complete required reflections or portfolio assignments.
  • Communicate professionally with their mentor.

How often do mentors and mentees meet?
Typically once per month during the academic year.
Is the program in-person or virtual?
Meetings may be held in person, virtually, or as mutually agreed upon by the mentor and mentIE.
Is there a time commitment?
Yes. Students are expected to actively participate in monthly meetings and program activities throughout the academic year.
How are mentors matched?
Students are matched based on career interests, industries, professional goals, and mentor availability.
Can I return to the program next year?
Yes! Students are encouraged to continue through the multi-year MentIE curriculum.
What are the benefits of participating?

Students gain:

  • Professional guidance
  • Networking opportunities
  • Career readiness skills
  • Leadership development
  • Greater confidence
  • Personal growth
  • Connections with ISyE alumni

Become a Mentor

Make a Lasting Impact on the Next Generation of Yellow Jackets

MentIE offers ISyE alumni a meaningful opportunity to give back by investing in the success of current students. By sharing your experiences, challenges, and career journey, you help students navigate their own path while strengthening the Georgia Tech ISyE community.

Mentors serve as trusted role models and advocates who encourage students to grow personally and professionally. Rather than providing all the answers, mentors ask thoughtful questions, share real-world experiences, and help students discover their own solutions.

Through MentIE, you will also reconnect with Georgia Tech, expand your professional network with fellow alumni, and become part of a vibrant community committed to developing future engineering leaders.

Benefits of Becoming a Mentor

Your experience can make a lasting difference—not only in a student's career, but in their confidence, leadership, and future.

As a MentIE mentor, you will:

  • Inspire and influence the next generation of ISyE professionals.
  • Share your professional experiences and leadership insights.
  • Develop meaningful relationships with talented Georgia Tech students.
  • Strengthen your coaching and leadership skills.
  • Expand your network through engagement with fellow alumni and industry leaders.
  • Give back to the ISyE community in a meaningful and lasting way.
  • Leave a legacy by helping students launch successful careers.
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