We are excited to invite nominations for the 2026-2027 Greater Norfolk Corporation (GNC) Mentorship Program. This high-impact opportunity, in partnership with GNC and managed by ODU’s Center for Career and Leadership Development (CCLD), is designed for students who demonstrate initiative, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to academic and professional growth.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Rising sophomore, junior, or senior
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Enrolled in any major
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In good academic standing
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Ability to attend in-person events on campus
How the Program Works:
CCLD handles the matching of students with senior-level mentors. This ensures each participant receives personalized guidance that aligns with their academic and/or career aspirations.
Students are required to maintain contact with their mentor and ODU's GNC Mentorship Coordinator for the entire academic year and commit to at least one meeting per month with their mentor.
Nomination & Selection Process:
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Online Nomination Form
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Communicate with student and encourage them to complete the https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eW2NrYsQl6ienl4
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The student will be asked to upload a record of your nomination message or a letter of recommendation if they are self-nominating.
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Informational Interview Scheduling
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Once completed, students will be contacted to schedule an informational interview with the program facilitators starting in August.
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Once admitted, students are carefully paired with a mentor based on how they answer the application questions. Not all students will be accepted due to space; however, we do maintain a waitlist in the event a mentor becomes available.
Next Steps
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Please share this opportunity with your colleagues and students.
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Students must complete online application by September 4th.
If you have any questions about the program or the nomination process, please do not hesitate to contact CCLD at experientiallearning@odu.edu. Thank you for supporting our students in their professional success!