Buffalo State and M&T Bank Mentorship Program: A Local Success Story

Oneika Webb, a graduate of Buffalo State University, has transitioned from a participant to a leader in the university's mentorship program. Webb, who earned her degree in computer information systems with a minor in creativity and change leadership in 2020, joined the program in its first year. The program, a collaboration between Buffalo State and M&T Bank, aims to equip students with career skills and professional guidance.

After graduating, Webb entered M&T Bank's Management Development Program, which promotes personal and professional growth. She completed the program successfully and now works as the vice president of finance transformation at M&T Bank. Webb attributes her career progress to the mentorship she received, which offered crucial support and advice in her early career.

Now a mentor herself, Webb guides Daniya Trent, a senior studying Africana studies at Buffalo State. Their mentor-mentee relationship has proven beneficial, emphasizing adaptability and focusing on the mentee's needs and goals.

The mentorship program at Buffalo State has grown to include various fields such as human resources, technology, and risk management, and is open to all students. It has also formed partnerships with organizations like Horizon Health Services and Ingram Micro, enhancing the program's reach and effectiveness.

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