Mentorship Matters

When you join the Kenyon community, you join a global network of alumni and parent career mentors from more than 200 industries who are eager to get to know you and help connect you with job shadows, resume reviews, internships and interviews.

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    Tap into the Kenyon Network

    This global network of Kenyon alumni and parent career mentors can offer invaluable insight and support.

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    Complete a job shadow

    A job shadow is an opportunity for students to explore a career of interest by observing an alumnus, alumna, parent or other volunteer in their place of work, typically for a period of 1-5 days.

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    Try a professional extension project

    Profession Extension Projects (PEPs) are project-based learning opportunities designed and offered by Kenyon alumni and parents who offer coaching and feedback.

Join the Kenyon Network on LinkedIn to connect with professionals in your field of interest.

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The Kenyon Network at Work

Setting the Scene

Through a job shadow with set decorator Rosemary Brandenburg ’78, a film major experienced the ins and outs of a professional production.

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Kenyon alumni believe in giving back.

What better way than by sharing their professional passions and know-how?

Physics major Christian Solorio ’18 shadows Megan Harvey '05, a flight controller for the International Space Station.
India Amos ’17 shadows James Fleming '91 and Anna Bammerlin '14 at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
John Hays ’82 gives Kristin Toms ’20 and Brady Furlich '19 an insider's look at Christie's, the famous British auction house.
Leticia Osei-Bonsu ’17 gets a taste of the food industry with Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams brand ambassador Elizabeth McLees '12. 
Kenyon students and alumni connect at a networking event. 
English and anthropology major Taylor Hazan ’19 shadows Susie Heimbach '98 at the New York Public Library.