As the global economy becomes more global, the competition for good jobs continues to increase. Wesleyan understands how important it is for college students to participate in experiential learning and build their networks.
As part of the College’s four-year From Here to Career program, every Wesleyan student is required to participate in a professional development experience (PDE), giving professional context to her curricular experience. Wesleyan students benefit from completing internships with prestigious businesses around the country, by working with faculty or administrative offices on campus, and by creating their own PDEs designed to help them achieve their specific career goals. A PDE could be an internship, an intensive research project, a fine art exhibition, or a performance - each student chooses an experience that is relevant to her, and earns academic credit for her experience.
I think it’s important to learn early and throughout your career about the diversity of options you have out there. And the best way to find out what those career options are, is to talk to experienced people. Having a mentor, building a network, and trying different jobs and roles is so important to figure out what you enjoy and your strengths. Alumnae are a great resource to make those connections.
Recently, the CCD and the Alumnae Office partnered to launch an alumnae mentor platform. The platform facilitates professional connections between current Wesleyan students and alumnae who are willing to share industry knowledge and resources with students at various stages of students’ career exploration. Through this platform, alumnae users can post employment opportunities (such as jobs and internships), as well as indicate interest in engaging with students via the mentorship platform. Alumnae can choose to help with informational interviews, resume reviews, job shadows, mock interviews, and long-term mentoring relationships.
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