Program Overview 

Real Mentors. Real Advice. Real Impact. 

Business Connections is an exclusive mentorship program for business students to get paired with industry professionals who are ready to share real-world experience, career advice, and behind-the-scenes insights.

This isn’t just networking. This is connection with purpose.

If you are interested in participating as a mentee or a mentor during the '26-27 academic year, please email tara.ferkinhoff@ndsu.edu. Applications will officially open in September of 2026.