Industry Mentoring Programme

At London College of Communication, our Industry Mentoring is designed to encourage and support final-year students and recent graduates as they transition from education to the professional world.

This voluntary programme connects LCC students and graduates from all disciplines with experienced industry professionals to help them navigate the early stages of their careers.

Apply to be a mentor

We’re seeking passionate industry advisors to mentor our students and graduates, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the creative sectors while developing their career aspirations.

As a mentor you will enjoy:

• Access to diverse, emerging talent
  Discover and connect with the next generation of creative professionals.
• Connections to a world-leading creative university
  Engage with LCC, a hub of innovation in design, media, and screen, and tap into our rich teaching and research resources.
• Exclusive access to events and exhibitions
  Attend and participate in LCC’s dynamic array of industry events and exhibitions.
• Professional development opportunities
  Enhance your CV and expand your skill set with complimentary mentoring training led by a nationally accredited trainer.

Interested in mentoring? Apply to join the 2027 cohort via our online sign-up form.

Mentor eligibility criteria

We welcome mentors who:

• Run their own creative practice or have at least 3 years of experience in the design, screen, or media industries.
• Have direct experience with the challenges faced by students approaching graduation and entering the professional world.
• Are based anywhere in the world, mentoring can be conducted in person or online.

Note: While LCC and UAL alumni are encouraged to apply, it’s not a requirement to have studied with us to participate.

Diversity and Inclusion

At LCC and UAL, we are committed to being an equal opportunities institution that embraces diversity in all our activities.  We encourage applications from individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• People who are Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E), or from other groups that experience racism.
• Individuals who are deaf, disabled, neurodiverse, or affected by ableism.
• Those from economically marginalized communities or living in poverty.
• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Women, non-binary individuals, and those of other marginalized genders.

Contact

For further queries, please email the Graduate Futures team graduates@lcc.arts.ac.uk