Career Communities

This mentorship program runs the full academic year where students within the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources or the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment will be paired with an employer or alumni who is currently working in the student’s industry of interest. Once paired, it is the student mentee’s responsibility to initiate and plan each interaction with their mentor. The program is based on one meaningful interaction per month.
 

Sample topics to discuss or events to participate in:
 

• Resume Review
• Mock Interview Practice
• Attend a Professional Conference
• Job Shadow
• LinkedIn Audit
• Attend a Networking Event
• 30-Second Commercial Practice
• Industry Insights

Who Can Apply

Any student (undergraduate or graduate) in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources or the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment who can commit to initiating a meaningful interaction with their mentor from September to May of the academic year. 

Important Notes to Mentees

Any professional pairing can be beneficial! We will do our best to pair you with a mentor who directly aligns with your professional aspirations, but that may not always be possible. However, there are always benefits that can be achieved with your time together. Perhaps they can connect you with an industry contact. You can discuss general career readiness, such as: resume reviews, LinkedIn review, mock interview preparation and general networking.

How to Make the Most Out of Your Mentorship

• Be intentional.
• Be prepared.
• Be willing to try something new.
• Ask for help and advice.

Questions?

Amber Ridgeway - aridge@udel.edu

Who Can Apply

Any employer or alumni who is currently working within the industry of Agriculture or Environment and would be willing to share their story, industry advice and assist a student with their career aspirations.

Top Industry Requests from Students

• Veterinarian (Domestic, Equine, Livestock and Zoo)
• Marine Science
• Urban Planning & Disaster Mitigation
• Environmental Conservation
• Wildlife Conservation
• Food Research & Development
• Animal Science
• Geology
• Entomology
• Environmental Policy

Activities to Participate In and Topics to Discuss

• Resume Review
• Mock Interview Practice
• Attend a Professional Conference
• Job Shadow
• LinkedIn Audit
• Attend a Networking Event
• 30-Second Commercial Practice

Questions?

Jenni Kaper - jkaper@udel.edu
 

Do you know a current professional in an Agriculture or Environmental field that would be a great mentor? Or do you have a former student that’s now doing amazing work and would like to share their insights with current students as an alum? Please feel free to fill out this form with their information and we’d be delighted to reach out to them.