Leigh says “Hi”

1. Successful Use of the CSO Mentor Module and Managing a Mentor ProgramPresented by:Laurie Hollister, New York Institute of TechnologyLeigh (Mascianica) Sylvia, Columbia University

2. Leigh says “Hi” And welcome’s your questions at: Les2195@columbia.edu

3. On Having a Good Mentor

4. Launched in May 2010 • Designed to ease the transition from college to career Need & Purpose

5. To become familiar with the world of work outside of the classroom, reaffirm career direction, and develop career confidence • To refine & develop networking skills with Mentor’s assistance • To get support finding internships, co-ops or part-time job opportunities • To learn how to build a professional brand Mentor/MenteeGoals and Objectives

6. What makes our program different? • An individual matching process and consistent contact from career services • Online career management system, CSO (known as “Career Net” at NYIT ) • Mentors/Mentee Guidelines (see handout)

7. Registration Mentee Registration Web site promotion Mentor Registration

8. Mentor RegistrationCareer Net

9. Mentor RegistrationCareer Net

10. Mentor RegistrationCareer Net

11. Student Registration

12. Student Registration • Find a Match through CSO

13. Administrative Management Admin Side Career Net Student Registration Student Registration Processes and guides for OCS staff (see handout)

14. Matches Typically 6 months long Matched on common areas of interest, industry, or company Open to all students, grad & undergrad , but typically upper level

15. Follow Up • Long lasting relationships: Monthly check ins viaphone or email,hands-on-involvement and consistent monitoring from career staff, results in lengthier, consistent relationships

16. Mentee’s Growth • My mentor helped me prepare for a job interview that I was really nervous about. • I have become more comfortable meeting new professionals. • For me this program was a bridge between college and the real world work environment. • I have increased my network of professionals which is very important to me

17. Testimonial “Xiang (B.F.A. Communication Arts) came to my MTV office in Manhattan to meet with me. She is a very sweet and eager young lady. I think she will do great in this business.  I took her around to meet everyone in my department and they are all working to try to get her an internship in News for next semester.  I think that would be a perfect place for her since she is interested in Journalism.  I also hired her to be a Production Assistant on a shoot I did on Saturday. She was great!  I think that was a great experience for her to be on a real live set and to actually work on it...not to mention she will get paid for the day’s work. I am still working on the possibility of getting her in as an Intern if it's not booked up yet. If not, I will continue hiring her on a freelance basis whenever possible.  We will also continue to meet in person monthly as well as correspond over email. Thank you for pairing me up with a really intelligent and eager mentee. She is an absolute pleasure.” - Gina, Xiang’s Mentor

18. Email blast updates Mentor/MenteeCommunication

19. Promotions

20. Promotions

21. Some Great Press!

22. 4 page Spread!

23. Final Tidbits • 75 completed pairs to date • Seniors & graduate students were most likely to utilize the program • Mentors represented private, corporate, non-profit, and government agencies • Most relationships lasted 6 – 12 months • Preferred method of contact used was email • 80% of mentees said: • The program met their goals • Built their networking skills • Assisted with their professional growth & learning • Would become a mentor one day!

24. Networking Night

25. Thank You Questions about creating a program? Reach out to us anytime Laurie Hollister lhollist@nyit.edu Leigh Sylvia Les2195@columbia.edu

26. Thank you for attending! If you have any additional questions, please contact the Support Team or your CRM. What’s next? The next session will begin at 10:45am