Chase Christensen
VP Information Technology and CIO · Jabil
mentorIEEE CS USF x IEEE CS FWCS Mentorship Program
Spring 2026
Program Overview
The IEEE CS USF × IEEE CS Florida West Coast Section Mentorship Program connects USF students in computer science and related majors with industry professionals for a structured mentorship experience during Spring 2026.
Built around three 30-minute online coffee chats across three months. Goals: help students learn about the tech industry, professional development, career paths, and real-world expectations; give professionals a chance to support students and contribute to the local community.
Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed.
Join the Fall 2026 waitlist here.
Mentorship Timeline
Step 01 · March 14, Saturday
Student application opens
Step 02 · April 1, Wednesday
Student application closes
Step 03 · April 6, Monday
Round 1 pairing
Step 04 · May 4, Monday
Round 2 pairing
Step 05 · June 1, Monday
Round 3 pairing
Step 06 · June 13, Saturday
Certificates issued
Step 07 · June 13, Saturday
Online closing ceremony
Statistics
47
Mentors
51
Mentees
90 min
Of 1:1 conversation per mentee
~75 hours
Total conversation time
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