KCEO mentors are pivotal in providing students with hands-on learning experiences, 
allowing them to take risks, manage outcomes, and gain insights from real-world 
scenarios. This one-on-one mentorship fosters deep connections that enhance students’ business competence, increase their awareness of local employment opportunities, and improve their social skills. Ultimately, these relationships are key to the success of the KCEO program, building lasting bridges between generations and strengthening ties with the business community.

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What is a KCEO Mentor? 

It is our goal to help our students connect with local business leaders. A mentor is someone willing to share their time and expertise. As adults, we fully understand that our success depends on our ability to sustain and foster professional relationships. As a KCEO mentor, you will be paired with at least one student using our Mentor Match Breakfast process. We only ask that you maintain an open line of communication with your mentee. It is on the student, NOT the mentor, to reach out to schedule meetings and establish a relationship. 

What do I need to know to be a KCEO Mentor?

You already know everything you need to help a student. As the students work through the class projects and then start their own businesses, they will have questions…many questions. Our hope is that when they ask you for help you can point them in the right direction. We do not expect that you know all of the answers, but we do believe that you have a network of professionals that you use when you have questions. Simply point them in the direction you would go to find help.

What is the time commitment? 

At most it will be two hours a month. The meetings will be based on Mentor/Mentee Schedules. Meet with your mentee to support them with their individual businesses. Meeting arrangements (in person, virtual, frequency) and availability of mentors is typically agreed upon between the mentee and mentor.  Mentors and mentees should meet in a public place when meeting one-on-one.