About IGNITE

IGNITE at a glance


2024-2025

116 Students
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116 professionals

overall stats since 2022

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Industry mentor Benefits

  • Join a community of leaders who desire to make an impact on the next generation.
  • Experience the reward of investing into others.
  • Gain inside access to some of George Fox University’s top students.
  • Access engagement opportunities with George Fox programs.
  • Network with Christian professionals from across many different fields.

History of Ignite

Ignite was launched in 2021 as a collaborative initiative between George Fox University’s College of Business and College of Engineering. In its first year, Ignite saw astounding success with a total of 66 business and engineering students who were paired in one-on-one mentoring relationships with industry professionals from over 81 different companies.

Ignite continues to expand and grow, with more than 400 students participating to date from majors including business, engineering, graphic design, and communication.

It has been so empowering to learn from such a strong woman who serves the Lord in the workplace. After just a short time, I know that I have someone who I can go to for advice and encouragement about any situation.

Accounting Student

My Ignite experience has been great for filling in small but critical gaps in my knowledge. I feel that classes prepare us well for what we’ll do in the workplace, but don’t say much about the workplace itself.

Engineering Student

The most important thing my advisor gave me was the confidence to succeed professionally without compromising on my priorities.

Engineering Student

Among other things, my Industry Advisor highlighted the importance of community. Both in my career and everyday life, I need to be an active participant in building the kind of community I want to be a part of.

Engineering Student

Ignite has been an amazing program where I've built meaningful relationships with my advisor and other participants. I'm grateful and proud that through networking in this program I have been able to land a job in my field!

Marketing Student

Meeting with my Ignite mentor has been one of the more fun and interesting experiences of my college career. I was able to get advice on deciding between job offers, ask questions about his work experience, and have unique experiences learning from different hobbies of his - from microwaves to old cars.

Engineering Student

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