Regional Business Council Mentor Network Program
2026-2027 Cohort Application
The Regional Business Council is composed of the CEOs of 100 of the region’s large companies who come together to tackle high-impact business, civic, and philanthropic initiatives for the betterment of the St. Louis region, driven by the commitment that everyone in our St. Louis region deserves a good education, a path to a good career, and a safe community.
The Mentor Network Program is an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors to be matched with one of our RBC members or executives at participating companies. This presents the rare opportunity to gain career and industry insights, widen and deepen your network, and get feedback from some of the most civically engaged, highly successful leaders in the region. Students finish this program more confident and empowered to build meaningful connections and convert actionable guidance into a clear roadmap for professional growth.
Eligibility criteria
• A rising college sophomore, junior, or senior
• Majoring in a business or engineering field
• Strong academic background (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• A record of extracurricular involvement and leadership
• An interest in learning about and connecting to the business community of the St. Louis region
• Able to commit to full participation in the program (as outlined below)
Expectations and participation criteria*
• Meet with your mentor at least twice per semester
• Attend the September 2026 Orientation and Kickoff events (details to be shared after applications close)
• Attend the April 2027 Closing Reception (details to be shared in Fall 2026)
• Complete the mid-semester and end of year short reflection journal
*Failure to meet ongoing expectations without prior notice and arrangement will result in the termination of a participant’s place in the program. e.g., if a participant fails to meet with their mentor in the first semester, they will not be able continue in the program for the second semester.
2026-2027 Cohort Application
The Regional Business Council is composed of the CEOs of 100 of the region’s large companies who come together to tackle high-impact business, civic, and philanthropic initiatives for the betterment of the St. Louis region, driven by the commitment that everyone in our St. Louis region deserves a good education, a path to a good career, and a safe community.
The Mentor Network Program is an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors to be matched with one of our RBC members or executives at participating companies. This presents the rare opportunity to gain career and industry insights, widen and deepen your network, and get feedback from some of the most civically engaged, highly successful leaders in the region. Students finish this program more confident and empowered to build meaningful connections and convert actionable guidance into a clear roadmap for professional growth.
Eligibility criteria
• A rising college sophomore, junior, or senior
• Majoring in a business or engineering field
• Strong academic background (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• A record of extracurricular involvement and leadership
• An interest in learning about and connecting to the business community of the St. Louis region
• Able to commit to full participation in the program (as outlined below)
Expectations and participation criteria*
• Meet with your mentor at least twice per semester
• Attend the September 2026 Orientation and Kickoff events (details to be shared after applications close)
• Attend the April 2027 Closing Reception (details to be shared in Fall 2026)
• Complete the mid-semester and end of year short reflection journal
*Failure to meet ongoing expectations without prior notice and arrangement will result in the termination of a participant’s place in the program. e.g., if a participant fails to meet with their mentor in the first semester, they will not be able continue in the program for the second semester.
Application Timeline
• February 25: Applications Open
• May 1: Applications Close
• May 5: Students notified of status (accepted and moving forward to matching or not accepted)
• August 5: Matches announced via email
• September 11*: Orientation and participation contract due
• September 24*: Kickoff
*-These dates are subject to change.
• May 1: Applications Close
• May 5: Students notified of status (accepted and moving forward to matching or not accepted)
• August 5: Matches announced via email
• September 11*: Orientation and participation contract due
• September 24*: Kickoff
*-These dates are subject to change.