Industry Mentoring Programme

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

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

Are you a professional looking to shape and diversify the future of the creative industries?

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.

Why mentor with us?

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.

Am I eligible to become a mentor?

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.

How to become a mentor

Interested in mentoring? Register your interest via our online sign-up form and we will get in touch with you.

For further information on the programme please read the Guidelines for potential mentors. Key dates for 2025 scheme will be announced in October 2024.

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

Gaining industry knowledge and experience through a mentor is a great opportunity. It can speed up the whole process, and help the mentee be more focused and targeted in his or her approach.

— Laura Colapietro Associate Director at ING Media and LCC mentor

Over the years, I've noticed the lack of diversity within the PR industry. I wanted to mentor and support other Black people who aspire to work in the industry.

— Melissa Quashie Publicity Manager, Paramount Pictures UK and LCC mentor

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