What is Aalto International Talent Program?

Aalto International Talent Program is a group mentoring and networking initiative bringing Finnish companies, industry experts and Aalto alumni together with our international students.

The Program runs during the spring term from January to March.

Why join as a company?

Join the Program to connect with international students.

•Attract and pre-screen Aalto talent

•Share insights about your business and careers

•Get visibility and enhance your employer brand

What's in it for individual mentors?

For individuals taking up a mentor's role, the Program offers a chance to

• Develop mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills
• Get inspired and learn about international students' perspectives
• Expand professional network

For alumni

The Program offers a rewarding way to give back with time.

• Engage in a meaningful activity
• Reconnect with Aalto community while representing your company
• Help international students to find their way to Finnish working life and society

Many of our mentoring groups have been led by Aalto alumni.

What does the Program entail?

The next round will be organized in January-March 2024. You will mentor a group of 6-10 students matching your desired student profile.

1. Sign up in by October 2023 (TBC)
2. Select your mentees after the student applications close (mid-November)
3. Attend mentor company briefing session December 2023 (online, TBC)
4. Attend kick-off event in January 2024 (online, TBC)
5. Run three group mentoring sessions in January-March 2024
6. Organize an onsite visit in March 2024

We will provide you with a set of example topics and suggested schedule for the sessions. You will decide on the final schedule and agenda together with students.

Topics covered may include

• Company presentation
• Work culture in Finland and in your organization
• Recruitment practices in Finland and in your organization
• Other career or field-related topics and activities (e.g. R&D activities, mock interviews, personal feedback to students on CV's/portfolio/LinkedIn profile, alumni career stories)

For the 2024 round, we are especially looking for companies to mentor students in the fields or arts and design as well as engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, built environment).