A recent survey highlighted the importance of connecting college students with alumni for mentorship, yet only a third of graduates felt their institutions offered support in networking. Despite administrators believing their career centers were effective in this regard, students remained skeptical. Colleges like the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Syracuse University are implementing strategies such as mixers and virtual mentorship meetings to build relationships between current students and alumni. Programs targeting specific industries, like Worcester Polytechnic Institute's green jobs initiative, are also addressing the demand for relevant guidance in rapidly changing sectors.
Pairing students with graduates, particularly those in the same discipline or with similar career goals, is a common way to foster feelings of belonging.
Syracuse University has coordinated over 1,000 meetings between students and alumni mentors over the past five years through virtual mentorship, showing dedication to alumni networking.
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