EmpowerPL+UA 8th Edition

About this opportunity

EmpowerPL+UA 2024/2025 is the 8th edition of an international mentoring program initiated by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Federation of Polish Student Associations in the UK. The program connects prominent business leaders and experts with outstanding Polish and Ukrainian university students (studying in Poland or abroad), aiming to support their professional development and guide their career paths. In recent years, the program evolved into EmpowerPL+UA to include Ukrainian students, and the 2024/25 edition introduces five thematic mentorship tracks – Classic, Data Science, Technology, Sustainability & Green Energy, and a newly launched Fashion path – allowing mentees to develop both soft skills and specialized knowledge under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Requirements

• Must be a Polish or Ukrainian national and currently enrolled as a university student (undergraduate or graduate)
• Application (including CV) must be submitted in English
• Strong academic performance, extracurricular achievements, and clear motivation (ambitions and interests) demonstrated in the application
• Availability to participate in the 6-month mentoring program (Feb – Aug 2025), with at least 3 mentor meetings during that period
• Open to students studying in any country (no residency requirement in Poland or Ukraine)

What you'll get

• One-on-one mentorship with top executives (CEOs and high-level managers) from leading companies
• Personalized career guidance, with mentors sharing their experiences, advising on professional dilemmas, and providing industry insights
• Support in navigating career paths and professional growth opportunities
• Real-world exposure: mentorship meetings can include visits to the mentor’s office, networking over lunch, or a day of job shadowing
• Exclusive networking events: attend the program’s kickoff at the Poland 2.0 Summit and the closing ceremony, engaging with other top students and industry leaders

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