Mentorships
The ICSC Foundation Mentorship Program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning more about the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play, and gather.
Mentors gain exciting new perspectives and help advance the next generation of talent, while mentees gain industry exposure and establish a valuable relationship with a supportive professional.
Applications for the 2026-27 ICSC Foundation Mentorship Program are now open. Apply by September 15, 2026.
2026–27 Program Timeline
- Friday, August 14, 2026: Application period opens.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Application period closes.
- Late September: Foundation Team hosts orientation sessions for mentees and mentors.
- Early October: Foundation Team notifies mentors and mentees of their matches.
- October — May: Mentorship pairs meet monthly and communicate regularly with check-ins, surveys and events conducted throughout.
- June: Mentorships conclude.
Program details & requirements
- Academic year commitment that runs from late September through the end of May, although the mentoring pair may mutually decide to continue the relationship until a later date.
- Regular communication (via phone, video call, email, etc.) between mentor and mentee throughout the duration of the program; a minimum of one meeting per month is required.
- Mentor/mentee participation in an orientation session and submission of online check-in surveys to assess progress and help identify trouble spots and opportunities.
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Mentee applicants must be ICSC student members who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester. Mentor applicants must be ICSC members with at least five years of work experience in the industry.
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