By Ezain Mex May, Student and Alumni Affairs Liaison, and Dr. Amanda Wilson-Echeverria, AVP, Student and Alumni Affairs
The University’s Student and Alumni Affairs Department is thrilled to announce that CareerLink, the University’s job board, will now offer an English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) mentoring program. Scheduled to launch in September 2024, this ESL mentoring program is a great opportunity for students and alumni to participate in professional development conversations.
What Does the ESL Mentoring Program Involve?
The ESL mentoring program will involve a formal, six-week session that will allow the University’s community members to talk with their peers. This mentoring program aims to promote long-term involvement, diversity, and engagement among University students and alumni who speak English as a second language.
The ESL mentoring program is structured to create meaningful connections between mentors and mentees, focusing on various areas of culture and communication. The program is designed to promote a sense of inclusivity and integration to the University community and will help participants to develop a deeper sense of belonging and involvement.
Each week, mentoring partners will meet through CareerLink’s direct messaging and/or video conferencing features. Participants will decide which communication methods are best suited for their lives and schedule. Interested participants can sign up for the experience by emailing mentor@apus.edu or access the program through CareerLink in their student and alumni ecampuses.
Our dedicated mentoring program administrators will match mentors and mentees. The selection of mentor/mentee partnerships will be based on a combination of factors, including the preferences selected by mentees, and the overlap of interests and background characteristics identified during the program registration process.
The Student and Alumni Affairs Department will provide necessary training and resources to mentors and mentees to enhance the building of strong connections.
How to Join the ESL Mentoring Program
Join the ESL mentoring program today! It’s easy to do. First, create a CareerLink profile by following these steps:
- Log in to your student or alumni ecampus.
- Click on “Directory” in the top navigation bar.
- Complete your profile and activate your account.
Once your CareerLink profile is created, follow these steps to request to join our ESL mentoring program:
- Hover your cursor over the “Connect” tab on the top of CareerLink’s main page.
- Select “Programs”
- Select “English Second Language Mentoring Program.”
- Click on the green “Join” button located on the top right-hand side of your screen.
CareerLink will ask you if you are joining as a mentor or mentee. Select the option you prefer, answer a few questions, and click on “Submit.” You will receive a confirmation email from our administrators once your request to join the mentoring program is approved. We look forward to having you in our new ESL mentoring experience through CareerLink!
About the Authors
Ezain Mex May is a Student and Alumni Affairs Liaison and has been with the University for 9 years. He completed a bachelor’s degree in management from American Military University and has a true passion for helping others. He has more than 20 years of excellent customer service experience while working nationally and internationally in the tourism and higher education industries.
Dr. Amanda Wilson-Echeverria is the Associate Vice President of Student and Alumni Affairs and has been with the University for 16 years. Amanda has a DBA from Walden University, an MBA from American Military University, and a bachelor’s degree from Radford University. Amanda is a published author and poet, as well as an active mentor, volunteer, and Campus Leader.
About Our Department
The AMU and APU Alumni Affairs Office is dedicated to sustaining lifelong relationships with university alumni by providing engaging opportunities to stay involved and connected. We work closely with a variety of stakeholders to strengthen the alumni experience and to offer a variety of benefits, services, activities, and events throughout the year.
As a team, the Alumni Affairs team works to build and sustain relationships with alumni along their personal and professional journeys. We actively look for ways to recognize and showcase alumni, telling their stories to motivate and encourage students in the pursuit of their goals.
If you are a member of the alumni community and are looking for ways to remain actively involved, please contact alumni@apus.edu and speak with a member of the team.
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