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YU Bridge

Where ambition meets experience

A mentorship journey

Apply as a Little SiblingRegister as a Big Sibling
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How to Cross the Bridge

One-to-One Conversations

Meet your Big Sibling in person each month. Explore career paths, seek advice, and learn from their experiences.

Job Shadowing

Step into the workplace and get a firsthand look at your Big Sibling's professional life, beyond the job description.

Networking

Expand your professional circle through introductions, meaningful conversations, and connections beyond campus.

Two perspectives.
One connection.

Little Sibling

A head start you won't find in a classroom.

For Al Yamamah studentsComing soon
  • Gain firsthand guidance from an industry leader.
  • Turn your ambitions into informed career choices.
  • Build professional connections beyond campus.
6–10 Nov 2026
Big Sibling

Be the person you wish you'd met earlier.

For professionals & industry leadersRegistration open
  • Turn your experience into someone else's opportunity.
  • Shape and inspire the next generation of leaders.
  • Open doors through your guidance and professional network.
Register as a Big Sibling 1–5 Nov 2026

November 2026–January 2027

Program
timeline.

  1. 1–5 Nov 2026Current stage

    Big Sibling Registration

    Industry professionals join the program, sharing their backgrounds and areas of expertise.

  2. 6–10 Nov 2026Upcoming

    Little Sibling Applications

    Students apply through a short video introduction, sharing who they are, their aspirations, and what they hope to gain from mentorship.

  3. 11–13 Nov 2026Upcoming

    Matching

    Big Siblings watch student introductions and nominate students whose ambitions align with their experience and expertise. Beyond then confirms the pairings.

  4. 15 Nov 2026Upcoming

    Cross the Bridge!

    Three months of honest conversations, firsthand workplace experiences, and professional connections that turn guidance into real-world insight.

  5. December 2026Upcoming

    Halfway Across

    A mid-program check-in to reflect on progress, share feedback, and make the most of the journey ahead.

  6. 31 Jan 2027Upcoming

    Reflect & Look Ahead

    Celebrate the journey, share lessons learned, and explore how the connection can continue beyond the program.

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