One Conversation Changed His Career. Now He’s Creating Thousands More.
For Sam Hanna, getting involved with Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) started with something simple: a LinkedIn post that made him stop scrolling. “Honestly, it was a happy accident,” he says. “It felt like the ground floor of something meaningful, and I knew I...
GMI Launches Free Career Planning Guide to Help Students Plan Their Careers with Confidence
Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) is excited to announce the release of our new Career Planning Guide, a free resource designed to help students take their next professional step with clarity and confidence. Created for students at any stage of their academic or...
GMI Surpasses 5,000 Students in first half of 2026, Highlighting the Growing Demand for Personalized Mentorship
Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) is proud to announce a major milestone: more than 5,000 students have registered for our program in the first half of 2026, marking our highest enrollment to date. This record-breaking demand reflects the growing reality that...
Lift as you climb: Why One Leader Keeps Bringing GMI Everywhere She Goes
When Renae Burress first discovered Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI), she wasn’t simply looking for another volunteer opportunity. She was building the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy at Xplor, a startup company with a diverse and globally...
Updated GMI Mentorship Curriculum: New Career Readiness Resources for Students
The new 10-session GMI mentorship curriculum Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) is excited to announce an update to our career readiness mentorship curriculum, designed to better support students as they prepare for today’s rapidly evolving workforce. This update...
Mentoring: Where Guidance Meets Possibility
Did you know that GMI is powered by a global community of volunteer mentors? They dedicate time, care and expertise to empower the next generation of leaders around the world. Behind each mentor is a story of drive, passion and purpose. This National Volunteer Month,...
UNHCR Selects Global Mentorship Initiative to Support Refugee Learners Entering the Workforce
Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) is proud to announce its selection by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, as an official mentorship partner. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding access to career guidance and professional support for displaced learners...
