Mentor Jackets matches students with Tech alumni for mentoring, networking and building relationships with others in the Tech community.



Mentor Jackets uses an internal software program to match students and alumni based on academic majors, student involvement, areas of expertise, degrees earned, hometowns and other skills and interests. Mentors may be located in Atlanta or anywhere else in the world. The program encourages them to communicate on a regular basis in whatever form works best for them, whether via email, phone or in person.


Mentor Jackets also hosts more structured events throughout the year, such as speed networking, guest speakers and beginning and end-of-year celebrations. Participants can meet other mentors and mentees, enabling mentees to practice skills they’re honing and mentors to meet fellow alumni and find new ways to get involved.

To participate, students must be members of SAA, which they can join for $10 a year. The $10 registration provides year-round programming focused on career development, networking and becoming engaged alumni. Dues are split between the Student Foundation and SAA’s Gift to Tech, which means all funds are channeled toward student endeavors.
Students or faculty and staff who are also Tech alumni can get involved at gtmentorjackets.com.