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The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is launching Advancing YU, a new mentorship program for third- and fourth-year students. Advancing YU is broken into two streams, Advancing Women and Advancing Black Students.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Advancing YU is a unique program that offers mentorship, skills development and personalized mentoring. Participants will also receive a scholarship of $1,000 and wrap-around supports from LA&PS. There are no minimum grade point average requirements for students applying to participate, but applicants must be enrolled in an LA&PS program. The deadline to apply is Oct. 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are expected to invest 20 hours in the program, between October 2021 and March 2022. In return, they will receive guidance and support from LA&PS alumni who are at the top of their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni participating in the program are made up of internationally recognized leaders who are making meaningful differences in their chosen fields. This new program gives LA&PS students an opportunity to learn from the very best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the application process, meet the mentors and apply now at Advancing YU<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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