The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design is an internationally recognized leader in interdisciplinary art and design education. Grounded in research, practice, creative excellence, and community engagement, our programs prepare the next generation of creative professionals to address the challenges of our time. The Stamps School offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum of self-directed study and is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Stamps School is committed to building strategic partnerships with organizations, industry leaders, and U‑M Alumni who align corporate social responsibility and meaningful connections with the Stamps’ curricular mission. We seek to build collaborations that advance a spirit of shared learning where Stamps students gain hands-on experiences that allow them to chart their unique career pathways. Similarly, employers will gain valuable insights from a generation that will challenge them to think critically about their organization and praxis.
The Jain Industry Partnerships Program (JIPP) is a semester-long (January-April) initiative that draws on the strengths of corporate industry partners, and Stamps alumni with 3+ years of experience in the corporate world. These key players are paired up with Stamps students to engage in impactful learning, networking, and mentorship opportunities, contributing to thriving and sustainable creative practices. By participating, the key players will:
Support their respective organizations’ social responsibility goals.
Engage students directly in industry-specific and culturally important conversations for the mutual exchange of knowledge and diverse perspectives.
Gain mentorship skills and offer valuable insights into the professional world; an opportunity to provide insider guidance to your industry and professional trajectory.
Inspire, invest in, and mentor Stamps students and the future generation of creatives.
Gain exposure to unique and innovative insights and perspectives offered by students.
Commitments and Responsibilities
Industry partners and Stamps alumni mentors have minor commitments, between January and April, by participating in the program. The commitments are as follows:
Industry Partner Commitments
Alumni Mentor Commitments
Take up between 1 and 2 Stamps students to mentor.
Attend a one-hour virtual mentorship info session that will be scheduled between October and November.
Hold 1:1 monthly virtual or in-person one-hour mentorship sessions per student.
Currently, the program is limited to Stamps alumni who have 3+ years of experience in corporate industries. Stamps Alumni who are interested in mentoring Stamps students as part of the Jain Industry Partnerships program can fill out this intake form before July 4. For any questions, please email Stamps-JIP@umich.edu.
Mentor Resources
Companies that participate in the Jain Industry Partnerships program provide mentorship from professionals within their organizations. Below are a few mentor resources:
