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Industry mentoring for business students

Lucy Mentoring is a Macquarie Business School program empowering women and gender-diverse students through connections with professionals from the business world.

About Lucy

The program provides eligible students access to a network of successful professionals in the industry. Students receive one-on-one mentoring from an industry professional with whom they can work towards their professional development and career goals. Mentors and students also attend events throughout the program where they will have the opportunity to meet other program participants, hear from inspiring guest speakers, and learn from engaging workshop facilitators with extensive industry experience.

2026 Program time frame

Mentees commit to spending approximately 20 hours being mentored during the program. To successfully complete the Lucy Mentoring Program and obtain the certificate, it is essential you attend all the sessions below and engage with your mentor.

Expression of interest All year

Applications Open

9am, February 2026

Applications Close

5pm, March 2026

Interviews

mid-end of March 2026

Program Launch

May 2026, time to be confirmed

Mid-Program Networking Event

September 2026, time to be confirmed

End of Program Event

October 2026, time to be confirmed

Become a Lucy Mentee

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the program as a mentee, you must:

  • Identify as a woman, or a gender-diverse student
  • Be enrolled in a Macquarie Business School degree
  • Undergraduate: completed a minimum of 80cp
  • Postgraduate: completed a minimum of 40cp
  • Have a consistent pass rate (or above)
  • Commit to attending all events and engaging with your mentor

Preference may be given to students in their penultimate or final year of study.

Register your interest for the 2026 intake

Past testimonials

The Lucy Mentoring Program is the real deal. No fluff, just tangible results. If you're serious about personal and professional growth, this program is a game-changer. Highly recommended. Lucy Mentorship is a truly transformational journey that makes you ready for your future. It elevates you to new heights and helps you gain the confidence to grow into a better leader of the future.