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With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
Connecting Elmira College’s extensive alumni network with current students for career readiness and success.
The Elmira College Under Wing Mentoring Program pairs members of EC’s active alumni network with current students to help them prepare for, and even find, their future career path. Alumni participation and support also has the long-term effect of improving retention and graduation rates for EC students.
"The entire job shadow experience was invaluable not only because of the professional skills I gained, but also because of the personal mentorship and insights my mentor generously provided. It was an opportunity that greatly exceeded my expectations, and I walked away with a deeper understanding of how to prepare for my future career."
–Jessica '26
Alumni interested in volunteering can expect to provide career-related exploration: informational interviews, job shadowing, career coaching, internships, small group industry presentations, and/or entry-level jobs. Mentees will be selected sophomores and juniors with an identified career path in the same field as their alumni mentor, providing meaningful and direct support.
"As alumni, we have experiences and unique insights that we can pass along to students. We're also in an excellent position to assist students in gaining pre-professional development opportunities in career fields they're interested in. My experience with my mentee has been fulfilling, beneficial, and an easy way for me to reconnect with the College and help the next generation of students as they prepare for post-undergraduate opportunities."
–Chad Thorley '02, EC Board of Trustees
This is a worldwide opportunity. It does not matter where you live or work. Interested? Here are the next steps:
Please reach out to the Office of Alumni Engagement, alumni@c178.net, with any questions.