"For students at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, alumni mentors are becoming embedded in their experience. A recently launched mentorship program pairs each rising junior with a graduate from the college to provide advice and encouragement as they finish their last two years of college. The initiative, part of Gettysburg's reimagining of career development, helps students build a professional network before they leave college and hopefully eases the transition into life after graduation, said Billy Ferrell, director of external relations in Gettysburg's Center for Career Engagement."
"What's the need: Professional mentors can be an asset for early-career professionals, offering insights into navigating the workforce and their specific industry, as well as personal support and encouragement. But a majority of Americans say they don't have a mentor, according to a 2023 survey by the University of Phoenix, and one-third of respondents said a lack of mentorship has held them back in their careers."
Gettysburg College launched an Alumni Mentoring Program pairing each rising junior with a graduate to provide advice, encouragement, and professional-network building during the final two years of college. The program is part of a reimagined approach to career development and can be added to students' advising teams alongside faculty advisers, career advisers, and guided co-curricular pathways. National and higher-education surveys show many people and students lack mentors and want institutional help connecting with alumni; a 2023 University of Phoenix survey found a majority lack mentors and one-third feel mentorship gaps have hindered careers.
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