YMN Mentoring

Shaping the Next Generation of Sustainable Mobility Leaders

Become a Mentee

Become a Mentor

Applications will open in Sept 26 - Stay tuned!

Objective

The YMN Mobility Mentoring supports young talent in entering the mobility and transport field while fostering cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange.

We aim to:

Build a global talent pipeline for sustainable mobility

Connect young professionals and students with industry experts
Inspire innovation, entrepreneurship & leadership

Support your professional and personal growth

Why Mentoring?

Growing demand for sustainable, user-centric and innovative solutions.
Young talent is eager to engage but often lacks structured guidance. (by the way, did you know: We don’t define “young” by age ;) Everyone is welcome! )
Helping careers take off while advancing the industry.

Programme Overview

Timeline: ~6 months

Kickoff: tbd

Mid-Review: Halfway through the programme

Final Wrap-Up: tbd - The programme runs for six months, with 4–6 mentor sessions, tailored to your schedule.

Format: Hybrid (digital & on-site)

Languages: English & German

Core Elements

1:1 Mentoring – Learn directly from leading industry experts.

Group Exchange – Lunch & Learn inputs from experts to grow together.

Career Development – Build skills, networks & confidence for your next step.

Our YMN Mentor’s Area of Expertise

Sustainable & New Mobility

User-Centric Design & Accessibility

Autonomous Mobility & AI

Infrastructure & Policy

Advanced Mobility Systems

& More!

Sustainable & New Mobility User-Centric Design & Accessibility Autonomous Mobility & AI Infrastructure & Policy Advanced Mobility Systems & More!

Your Benefits

As A Mentee

Personal guidance from top mobility experts
Insider knowledge of industry trends
Expansion of your professional network
Support in achieving your career goals

As A Mentor

Contribute to shaping the next generation
Share expertise and gain fresh perspectives
Expand your own leadership & coaching skills

Conditions of Participation

For Mentees

Students (from 3rd semester)
Young professionals (up to 3 years experience)
Early career professionals (~ up to 35 years)
Mobility background desirable, but open to all disciplines

Become a Mentee

*To apply as a mentee, please sign up for a YMN+ Membership as well. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

For Mentors

Professionals with 5+ years experience in mobility, transport, or related fields
Commitment of ~2–3 hours/month

Become a Mentor

Viktoria Herrmann, Mentor

“The YMN mentoring is not a one-way street — as a mentor, I’ve gained fresh perspectives on the industry and a deeper understanding of what young professionals need. Being a mentor with YMN is a fantastic opportunity to connect with bright, ambitious individuals in the mobility sector. There’s immense potential for growth and collaboration, and I’m already excited for round two!"

Anonymous, Mentor

"You never stop learning as a mentor – through the YMN Mentoring Programme, I’ve gained valuable insights into different perspectives, approaches, and topics in the mobility world."

Hans Schrader, Mentor

"Particularly valuable for me was the open exchange with my mentee and the other participants, complemented by excellent organization."

Lennart Voss, Mentee

"My time with my YMN mentor has been nothing but a valuable and fun experience. I gained so much perspective and especially tools to reflect on topics that were important for my further development. Plus I gained a ton of industry insights that I don't want to miss."

FAQ

Approx. 2–3 hours/month for mentoring sessions & Meetings
No – meetings are digital-first, in-person is optional but encouraged.
No additional fees – the programme is included in your YMN+ Membership. (for prices see Details on Website under Become a Member)