New Alumni Mentor Program

The IOHRM Program has always greatly valued their ability to maintain connections with alumni of the program. This year, Dr. Shawn Bergman has designed and implemented an Alumni Mentor Program to do just that! As part of the Intro to Human Resources and Professional Issues class, taken during students’ first semester here, each first-year student will have the opportunity to interact with esteemed alumni who have graciously volunteered their time.

Each student is assigned to an Alumni Mentor and, during the course of the semester, students will create a resume, internship plan, and career development plan, each of which will be submitted to the Mentor for review and feedback. In addition, there are opportunities to have conversation with the mentor about various topics, including the mentor’s IOHRM program experience, internship search tips, and general grad school advice. Having a mentor who has been through the IOHRM program is an invaluable experience, and will provide new students with a fantastic professional resource.

In its pilot year, the program shows huge potential for success already, and we as a program look forward to maintaining a continued relationship with our accomplished alumni. A big thank you to all alumni currently involved in this program!