IJCC-UL Mentorship Programme

The Japanese Section (MLAL) has partnered with the Ireland-Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) to run the UL-IJCC Mentorship Programme. This special initiative aims to connect fourth-year students from the Japanese Section with experienced professionals based in Japan to offer guidance on their future careers. 

The mentors, with their professional expertise, are a huge asset to our final-year students as they learn to navigate the transition between university and graduate life. Each student receives individualised support tailored to their needs and future professional journeys. This includes receiving career guidance and networking opportunities, fostering intercultural connections and further advancing their interviewing and CV writing skills in the target language.

With a population of more than 120 million, Japan represents an exciting opportunity for Irish businesses. Through the work of the IJCC, in partnership with UL, we are supporting the development of deeper relationships between Ireland and Japan as we upskill and prepare students to access the tremendous opportunities Japan can offer.

Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce 

We collect feedback from participating students through an annual survey as well as feedback from mentors and IJCC directors through periodic briefings.