{"id":354587,"date":"2021-08-25T09:16:04","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=354587"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:05:08","slug":"advancing-yu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing YU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Get priceless coaching from expert alumni working in a diverse selection of fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancing YU is a unique program that will match select alumni who are achieving success in their chosen fields, with third- and fourth-year students that self-identify as Black and\/or women for&nbsp;mentorship and skills development. Students will also receive a $1k financial stipend for their successful completion of&nbsp;the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/application-form\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Apply Now <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/\">Connections: Student &amp; Alumni Mixers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/fund-your-studies\/\">Fund Your Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni-community\/support\/\">Support Our Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/\">Addressing Anti-Black Racism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/donate.yorku.ca\/site\/Donation2?df_id=1800&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;1800.donation=form1&amp;s_src=25-OTG-YK-ON-00039\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate to Advancing YU <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#streams\">Stream Options<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#how-it-works\">How It Works<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#sponsors\">Sponsors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#testimonials\">Testimonials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Advancing YU Students Program\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/181hv45wGos?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advancing YU Program<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@YorkULAPS\"><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Learn more about the Advancing YU Program and hear from students and mentors about their experiences participating in the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width hovercard-bg\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-382850\" alt=\"Keele Campus outdoor shot with students running around\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Keele-Campus-2560x1000-1.png\" style=\"object-position:94% 62%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"94% 62%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Keele-Campus-2560x1000-1.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Keele-Campus-2560x1000-1-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Keele-Campus-2560x1000-1-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Keele-Campus-2560x1000-1-1536x600.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Keele-Campus-2560x1000-1-2048x800.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container align-items-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information for Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about application requirements and program components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/student-information\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Mentor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your expertise and experience with a LA&amp;PS student! Find out about our opportunities to become a mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/alumni-information\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Mentors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet our incredible roster of mentors and learn more about their passions and areas of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/meet-the-mentors\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"streams\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stream Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Black-teacher-and-student-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Black mentor with a student working together\" class=\"wp-image-382871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Black-teacher-and-student-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Black-teacher-and-student-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Advancing Black Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Advancing Black Students program is designed&nbsp;for Black-identifying LA&amp;PS students in their third or fourth year of study (completed\u202fa minimum of 54 credits).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Advancing Women Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Advancing Women Students program is designed for students that identify as women and are in their third or fourth year of study (completed\u202fa minimum of 54 credits) at LA&amp;PS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"how-it-works\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Apply.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Apply.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Apply-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/application-form\/\">Students apply to a stream<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/committee.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/committee.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/committee-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Committee reviews applications and selects participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/PairedMentor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/PairedMentor.png 512w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/PairedMentor-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Students and mentors are connected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/calendar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/calendar.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/calendar-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Students complete monthly activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/DARE_Celebration3.png\" alt=\"DARE celebrations graphic\" class=\"wp-image-345525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/DARE_Celebration3.png 512w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/DARE_Celebration3-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong> Mentors and mentees attend the end-of-year celebration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"sponsors\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Founding Sponsor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Canada-Life-scaled-1-300x164.png\" alt=\"Canada Life logo\" class=\"wp-image-376014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Canada-Life-scaled-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Canada-Life-scaled-1-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Canada-Life-scaled-1-1536x840.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Canada-Life-scaled-1-2048x1120.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Contributing Sponsors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"testimonials\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light imagecta-block full-width\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"665\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-382894\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Student-Vari-Hall-998x665-1.png\" style=\"object-position:52% 57%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 57%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Student-Vari-Hall-998x665-1.png 998w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Student-Vari-Hall-998x665-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Student-Vari-Hall-998x665-1-391x260.png 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"container text-white has-large-font-size\">Student Testimonials<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Through insightful conversations with my mentor, engaging workshops and self-reflection, I gained greater clarity about my career goals, built valuable connections, and obtained meaningful advice on navigating the professional world as I prepare to transition into the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <strong>Tristan Cabral<\/strong>, Human Resource Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Mentee-mentor-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Mentee and mentor working together \" class=\"wp-image-382792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Mentee-mentor-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Mentee-mentor-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advancing YU gave me the ability to connect&nbsp;with like-minded individuals and have a platform for vulnerable conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <strong>Nana Mmrah Prempeh<\/strong>, Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Two-people-working-in-library-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Two people working together in library\" class=\"wp-image-382930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Two-people-working-in-library-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Two-people-working-in-library-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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Now, as a Peer Mentor and PASS Leader, I\u2019m dedicated to supporting other students in achieving academic success and fostering campus connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <strong>Simrandeep Kaur<\/strong>, Commerce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Two-York-students-talking-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Two York students talking on Keele campus\" class=\"wp-image-382831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Two-York-students-talking-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Two-York-students-talking-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I aspire to become a lawyer. I joined Advancing YU to learn more about my field of interest and gain insight from a York Alumni about the workforce. Through this mentorship, I learned more about myself and became much more confident in my abilities and my achievements&nbsp;thus far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <strong>Christina Bom\u00e9<\/strong>, Criminology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a mature student returning to York with a passion for policy analysis, Advancing YU has made my transition back to student life seamless. The program provided valuable workshops for my well-being and academic success, and I was connected with a caring mentor who guided me in planning and achieving my goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2014 Karen Welcome,<\/strong> Interdisciplinary Social Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Woman-giving-presentation-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Woman giving a presentation at work\" class=\"wp-image-382796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Woman-giving-presentation-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/Woman-giving-presentation-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Advancing YU program has been such an incredible experience for me. 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