About the Program
The PEXIM Mentorship Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to inspire, empower, and support young people in Serbia to pursue their ambitions, grow professionally and personally, launch initiatives that benefit their communities, and promote the values of mutual support and paying it forward.
Through one-on-one mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants discover their strengths and opportunities around them, clarify their personal and professional goals, develop soft and hard skills necessary for their growth, and adopt a mindset of achieving success by contributing to the growth of their communities.
Personalised Mentorship
Have a dedicated mentor through your personal and professional journey who will help you recognize and grow your talents, as well as clarify your goals.
Career Advancement
Access to the contacts from our network, benefiting from cross-mentorship opportunities and becoming more aware of the professional opportunities around you.
Personal Development
Find success and joy that depend not only on your professional skills but on being a well rounded individual with capacity to grow as person and lift others on their way.
Community Building
Grow together with your peers and mentors, and give back to your community so that your success becomes a source of inspiration and opportunity for others.
Featured Mentors
Our mentors come from diverse professional backgrounds, yet share something distinctive: a kind and generous spirit, a genuine commitment to supporting young people, excellence in their fields, wide-ranging interests, and strong professional networks.
Most of our mentors are PEXIM alumni and graduates of the University of Cambridge. We have also invited a select number of mentors from our partners’ networks—individuals we trust to bring exceptional value and inspiration. This year, we are especially proud to welcome several mentees from our very first PEXIM mentorship cohort as mentors themselves, reflecting the program’s cycle of growth and giving back.
Benefits for mentees
Recognizing, valuing, and trusting their talents and abilities, as well as understanding their areas to be improved
Better understanding of the opportunities around them
Having a dedicated mentor to guide you on your personal and professional journey
A unique opportunity to “take” some time for reflection, planning and self-analysis
Clarifying their goals and objectifies, and their idea of success
Growing their network and having access to ideas, inspiration and contacts that can help them reach their goals faster
Learning how to grow and balance intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of life
Understanding the joy and benefits of growing your success and value through lifting others
Cross – mentorship opportunities, ie. opportunity to have additional part-time mentors specialized in specific area where you require additional support
Featured Mentees from our Previous Program
We love to see you bloom following our program, and witness all the beautiful ways in which your growth has a ripple effect on your communities.
A special joy for us is that a number of our mentees from the Mentorship Program 2021 are now serving as mentors and continuing the circle of giving.
What do our mentees say about the program?
“Mentorship is often underestimated, especially by mentors themselves. They might not even realize how much their presence and encouragement mean. But for mentees, even a few simple sentences or a quiet tap on the shoulder can mean the world. For me, it made all the difference.”
“I realized mentoring is much more general than just professional advice and refers to a much broader range of our lives. Therefore, working with a mentor broadens our horizons and gives us a different perspective“.
“It only takes one person to believe in me and tell me - you can do it! That person's voice instantly overcomes the doubts and fears of others. For me, that person was my mentor.“
“Mentoring is not about getting what we want, but about getting what we need.”
Eligibility Criteria
This year, 20 young people from Serbia will be selected based on the following criteria:
Age between 17-27 years
Current status: students (undergraduate / master's), recent university graduates or university graduates in roughly the first three years of their career
Available to participate in monthly mentorship sessions (online or live)
Focused on personal and professional growth and open to feedback
Fosters the values of mutual support and giving back, willing to create positive changes in your environment
At least a rough vision of what you want to work on with the mentor
In our previous program, mentees came from the following fields: Economics, Maths, Biology, Technology, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Organizational Studies, etc.
Program Calendar
Our 9-month program is structured to provide comprehensive support throughout your journey.
Welcome Brunch
An informal gathering to connect, meet mentors and peers, and officially kick off the program.
Kick-off call - MANDATORY
Introduction to the program, its values, expectations, and the journey ahead.
Online coffee and catch-up
An open space for questions, guidance, and informal check-ins for mentees only (a separate session for mentors will be organized a day before)
Mid-term call - MANDATORY
A structured milestone meeting to reflect on progress, share insights, and realign goals.
Online coffee and catch-up
An open space for questions, guidance, and informal check-ins with both mentors and mentees.
Wrap-up call - MANDATORY
A closing session to reflect on achievements, lessons learned, and next steps.
Celebration
A festive gathering to honor growth, community, and the journey we have built together.
- There will be several optional PEXIM Mentorship workshops organized during the PEXIM Mentorship 2026 program. Dates and details will be published subsequently. PEXIM mentees will have either exclusive or priority access to the workshops.
- Mentees are required to schedule a minimum of eight monthly meet-ups with their mentors during the program.
- For any support mentees may need, the organizing team will be available during the program.
- Cross-mentorship opportunities can be arranged based on need. Our team will try to find a suitable person from our network if mentees have specific topics or questions to discuss outside the mentor's expertise.
- Dates may vary in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Our Partners
Creative Mentorship
Creative mentorship is an organization that provides knowledge, practical expertise, and training support for our mentors, helping them grow in their leadership and strengthen their ability to empower and inspire younger colleagues. The organization promotes mentoring as a powerful tool for personal and professional development, strengthens the capacities of the cultural sector, and supports emerging professionals interested in growth, networking, and the exchange of knowledge and experience. Its mission is to build and nurture a community of motivated and socially responsible individuals who contribute to the development of a society grounded in creativity, culture, knowledge, and mutual cooperation.
CWP Europe
CWP Europe is our main partner on this project. As a renewable energy company committed to building a more sustainable future, CWP Europe recognizes that lasting progress depends on investing in young people and fostering a strong sense of responsibility. Through its continued support, the company empowers young individuals to develop their potential, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and help create a society that is more sustainable, compassionate, and resilient.
Tačka povratka
Tačka povratka is an organisation whose mission is to connect returnees, diaspora, and local communities by creating spaces for the exchange of knowledge, resources, and initiatives. Through programs and partnerships, it promotes circular migration as a sustainable and dynamic way of life, enabling individuals to contribute to Serbia’s social and economic development—regardless of where they come from or where they live. Being strongly aligned with our mission and values, we have collaborated on several projects, creating networking opportunities and supporting those who inspire, lead, and uplift others.
D2P Law
D2P Law is a full-service business law firm operating in Serbia and Montenegro. The firm is deeply committed to pro bono work as part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and best practices. It has provided legal support to numerous non-profit and non-governmental organizations. Recognizing PEXIM’s long-standing dedication to supporting young people, D2P Law has supported a number of initiatives and networking events within our community.
Our Organising Team
• Valentina Čolič Mihajlović, Milica Veljić, Mina Stojić and Anastasija Lončarević - The Powerhouse Quadro
• Emil Maid - Chief Tech Wizard
• Jovana Rubežić - Legal Guardian
• Other PEXIM Alumni - The Legacy Circle
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the program