Tri-Mentoring is a unique experience for students to connect with peers and industry mentors while exploring career interests and gaining practical communication, networking, and career savvy skills.
Mentors gain the satisfaction of positively contributing to the confidence and development of the next generations of professionals.
Applications for Mentors and Mentees for the 2025-26 program year are now closed.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the Tri-Mentoring program will continue to take place in a hybrid format, meaning that we will offer virtual event options for mentors who are unable to join us for in-person events. More details will be shared with mentors and mentees in the Fall.
If you are interested in joining as a Mentor in the 2026-27 program year, please complete our online application to indicate your interest. The online application form will take 10-15 minutes to complete. Mentors will be asked to submit a brief bio and (optional) photo/headshot as part of their application. We will reach out to new mentors when our next cycle begins in Summer 2026.
Program dates for 2026-27 cycle will be posted in Summer 2026.
Video created by Forestry Student Services and Alumni Office
Benefits for Students
- Build connections and a sense of community in the faculty
- Explore who you want to become and receive guidance on how to get there
- Gain confidence and learn to market yourself
Benefits for Mentors
- Self-reflect and share life lessons and stories
- Develop, strengthen, and role model your coaching skills
- Join a group of mentors who share similar values and increase your professional networks
Meet some of our current mentors
What people are saying about the program
“The program helps me better understand what the students are learning, the challenges they face, and keeps me connected with UBC” – Mentor, 2019-20
“[A memorable experience was] hearing about their innovative projects they were working on that will impact the industry in the future!” – Mentor, 2018-19
“I wanted to give back to the program as I was a mentee for 2 years while attending UBC; and I find it valuable to keep connected to what is happening in forestry in the academic field.” – Mentor, 2018-19
Mentees
“As I continue in [my degree] I’ll continue to participate in the Tri-Mentoring Program as not only did I learn a lot, but I was also introduced to many people in the industry, with one of which referring me to an employer where I ended up getting the position. I’m very grateful I decided to partake in Tri-Mentoring and I would recommend it to anybody in Forestry.” – Mentee, 2023-24
“I started feeling a lot more confident. I just feel a lot more prepared for what’s to come, which as first year student from somewhere else is a huge relief.” – Mentee, 2019-20
“I chose to and plan to always participate in the Tri-Mentoring program as it provides so many opportunities. From meeting and connecting with new people to learning information about my field of work – it’s a no brainer.” – Mentee, 2019-2020
“The conversations we had boosted my confidence in my abilities, and I always felt like I believed in myself a little more after our encounters. The mentor went above and beyond what I expected.” – Mentee, 2018-19
“I recommend the Tri-Mentoring Program to any forestry student; whether a first-year, fifth/sixth-year, international or domestic student. It provides a platform to meet like-minded people who are curious, motivated and knowledgeable to both collaborate with and learn from.” – Mentee, 2018-19
“This was a great opportunity to meet more naturalists, knowledge holders, and industry professionals within the Greater Vancouver area!” – Mentee, 2018-19