Your career starts on the first day of university. Not at graduation.
Global Mentors prepares university students and graduates in the UK for the careers and opportunities of tomorrow — with structured programmes, expert mentorship and dedicated career technology.
Extraordinary opportunity.
Is your university ready for it?
The most ambitious students are building experience, skills and income from Year One because they understand the world rewards those who start early.
“Universities deliver academic programmes. Global Mentors delivers everything else.”
Experienced professionals. Structured programmes.
Real outcomes.
Global Mentors connects seasoned professionals with students guiding them through real-world programmes that make the difference.
The most ambitious students are building experience from Year One.
Global Mentors works with students and graduates at every stage of their journey.
New Arrivals
Starting university for the first time? Arrive & Thrive gives you the foundations — banking, transport, social integration and first professional connections — so you make the most of every week from the start.
Arrive & Thrive
Existing Students
Already at university? Build your career plan, develop marketable skills, find internships and start earning — while you still have time to use every opportunity university life offers.
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Graduates
Degree in hand and ready to move forward? Our jobs, entrepreneurship and freelancing programmes give graduates the structured guidance and professional connections to build the career they worked for.
Explore ProgrammesSix programmes. One journey.
From arriving at university to launching your career or business every stage has a dedicated Global Mentors programme.
Arrive & Thrive
The 3-month foundation programme for new students. Banking, transport, social integration and first professional connections — sorted from week one.
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Career Planning
A personalised career roadmap with milestone tracking, personal development and expert guidance whatever path you choose.
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Internships
Find the right placement, make the right impression and turn your internship into the launchpad your career deserves.
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Freelancing
Build your skills, find your first clients and earn on your own terms — a structured path from zero to sustainable income.
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Entrepreneurship
Ideas are only the beginning. Build your business with guidance from mentors who have founded, grown and sold companies.
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Jobs
Navigate the graduate job market with a clear strategy, a strong network and the preparation to compete confidently for the roles you want.
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Research and guidance for students, graduates and their families.
3 in 4 Graduates Are Considering Entrepreneurship or Freelancing. Are You Ready?
ZipRecruiter 2026 found 75% of graduates are considering entrepreneurship or freelancing. The ambition is real. The preparation usually is not.
Why University Students Should Start Freelancing — Even If They Don’t Need the Money.
The best reason to start freelancing at
university is not the income. Freelancing
builds a portfolio, real professional
62% of Graduates Feel Pessimistic About Their Careers. Here’s How to Be in the Other 38%.
Handshake 2026 found 62% of graduates feel pessimistic about their career prospects — up from 46% just two years ago.
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