Medical Technology Mentoring Program (MTMP)

Covance partners with select universities to bring students a robust program that offers opportunity for those who are interested in career exploration, challenging projects and industry networking experience. Our program enables students to experience real-world application of their degree program while still in college.

Program Purpose

What is the purpose of the program?

Covance is dedicated to the continuing education and development of our staff as well as the success of new graduates. This program fosters relationships, creates a learning environment, and offers insight for both the participating students (mentees) and our current employees (mentors).

This unique program has been designed specifically for Medical Technology students during their junior and senior years. It links those students with Covance medical technologists who are currently working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology research field. The program requires a two-year commitment, which takes place during the academic calendar year (details of the two-years can be found under the program design tab).

Why participate in this program?

  • Gain understanding of the drug development process and pharmaceutical research
  • Career exploration
  • Enhance knowledge and skills to develop professionally
  • Increase networking opportunities
  • Receive open and honest feedback from a committed mentor
  • Learn new information about Covance
  • Learn how to prepare for the workplace and transition from academia to industry
  • Gain valuable leadership experience
  • Great resume builder

Program Design

How is the Program Designed?

Year one
(Student’s junior year in school)

  • Student and mentor participate in monthly communication meetings
  • Student visits Covance in Indianapolis for a business overview & site tour
  • Mentor visits student at campus

Summer between years one & two

  • Potential participation in Covance’s Summer Internship Program

Year two
(Student’s senior year in school)

  • Student and mentor participate in monthly communication meetings
  • Students participate in business case challenge

Business Case Challenge:

  • Students partner with other MTMP students at their university
  • Real business challenge is introduced
  • During the first semester, students work through the challenge and develop a possible solution
  • Students utilize their mentor as a resource during the business case challenge
  • Students present their solution to an audience of business and scientific leaders from Covance