With the goal of providing informal career advice and insight to current PhD candidates in the social sciences and humanities, the Emory Alumni Association (EAA) and James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) are launching a pilot mentor program exclusively for Laney graduate students enrolled in a PhD program.
Mentoring can provide a unique element of support, especially with today’s challenging job market. Getting advice from alumni who have walked similar paths can provide additional guidance and help students expand their network of contacts in target markets.
“We appreciate alumni serving in this valuable role and hope that this pilot will engage alumni and PhD candidates in a way that benefits them both,” said Katie Busch, senior director of development and alumni relations for LGS.
Paula Greenfield Washington 95PhD, an LGS alumna and founding president of The Womentor Group, a company specializing in educational consulting and training, said that mentoring offers a powerful partnership. She provides sage advice, too, to those seeking mentors.
“Don’t expect to find everything you need in one person,” Washington said. “If you find that, you are lucky, but I advise people to put together a ‘mentoring board of directors.’ See what various successful people have to offer and see how that matches what you need the most.”
Click here to register for the program. Spaces in this pilot program are limited. Alumni may register to serve as mentors until October 30. Registration for students will follow shortly thereafter.—Carolyn Bregman 82L
