The KLU Alumni Mentoring Program
The KLU Alumni Mentoring Program connects final-semester students with experienced alumni — to exchange insights, explore career options, and grow personally and professionally.
Learn from real-world experience. Build confidence. Shape your future.
What Is Mentoring?
Unlike coaching, which focuses on developing specific skills or achieving defined goals, mentoring is centered on personal and professional growth through shared experience and guidance. Mentors draw on their own journeys to offer advice, perspective, and support. Although this program spans only six months, it aims to foster meaningful connections and lasting development.
KLU’s mentoring program connects alumni with students in their final semester—right when they’re making critical decisions about careers, industries, and life after university.
Students will be matched with a KLU alum who shares their professional journey, lessons learned, and insights about life after university.
Together, you’ll explore your career goals, build resilience, and gain clarity for your next steps.
Why Join as a Mentor?
Ready to share your experience?
Be part of the KLU Mentoring program and help shape future careers. Your experience can make a difference!
Becoming a mentor is your chance to inspire the next generation of logistics and business leaders. The program supports students’ transition to professional life and enables you as a mentor to develop leadership skills, expand networks, and give back to the KLU community.
Your benefits:
• Develop leadership skills by strengthening your counseling and communication abilities.
• Expand your network by connecting with students and fellow alumni.
• Reconnect with KLU and stay engaged with the KLU community and learn about emerging industry and research trends.
• Give back - support the next generation of KLU talent.
• Make an impact – Help shape a mentee’s personal and professional path.
Why Join as a Mentee?
Being part of the KLU Mentoring Program means learning directly from those who’ve already navigated the path ahead.
Your benefits:
Gain insights into industries, roles, and career paths
Build confidence for your professional transition
Expand your professional network through alumni connections
Receive honest feedback and career guidance
Strengthen communication and self-reflection skills
Stay connected to the global KLU community
How It Works
The mentoring program runs over six months and follows a clear structure designed to make the most of your time.
| Phase | When | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor Applications | Until December | Alumni apply to be mentors |
| Mentee Applications | January | Students apply to participate |
| Matching & Coffee Chats | February | Mentors meet up to 2 mentees online to find the perfect match |
| Kick-off Event | March | Virtual or in-person start |
| Mentoring Phase | March – August | Regular meetings (virtual or in-person) |
| Closing Event | September | Wrap-up and feedback session |
Your Role as a Mentor
At KLU we will match you with a student based on interests, goals, and professional background —making the experience meaningful for both sides. As a mentor, you’ll help students:
• Clarify career goals and explore options
• Build confidence and resilience
• Expand the professional network
As a mentor, you should:
• Share your story - career path, lessons learned, challenges overcome
• Provide insights into your industry and personal growth
• Offer guidance tailored to your mentee’s interests and goals
• Be open to questions, ideas, and decisions
• Encourage growth through honest feedback and support
• Open doors to relevant networks when possible
It’s not about having all the answers — it’s about supporting someone to learn how to find them.
Your Role as a Mentee
To make the most of your mentoring experience, take initiative and stay engaged.
Your mentor is there to support you — but the drive comes from you.
As a mentee, you should:
- Take initiative in scheduling and preparing meetings
- Be open to feedback and put advice into action
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Stay committed and proactive throughout the program
It’s your opportunity to ask questions, test ideas, and get real-world perspectives — from someone who once stood where you are.
Join the Program
Are you ready to take the next step in your personal and professional development?
We are right now in the starting phase for our first run.
If you are interested to be a participant in the next round, feel free to contact:
* as a mentor: alumni@klu.org
* as a mentee / student: recruit@klu.org
Join the KLU Alumni Mentoring Program and learn from those who know what it’s like to start out — and succeed.
