Networking
Networking is one of the most powerful ways to learn more about career paths and secure job and internship opportunities. Please see this networking guide, “What is Networking” to learn how to harness the power of networking for your career success.
Mentoring
MassBay is committed to offering opportunities for our students to be mentored by professionals on and off campus and mentor younger students in the community. Please following this link for more information about how you can become involved in these programs:
Some of our current mentoring programs and initiatives:
Business Mentoring Program (BMP)
The Business Mentoring Program (BMP) is a collaboration with MassBay’s Business Department. Professional mentors with experience in the subject content embed in business courses to provide students with connecting course concepts with real world experiences. Mentors work with students directly, both individually and in small groups, with the instructor facilitating the engagement.
For more information about this program, please contact Professor Thomas Niemi: tniemi@massbay.edu
Interested in becoming a Business Mentor?
Business Mentor Participation form →
Interested in becoming a Business Mentee?
Business Mentee Participation form →
Mentors and Mentees Reflections
Watch the playlist, below, or explore the MassBay Mentors and Mentees Reflections (YouTube videos)
Multicultural Mentor Program
We believe that the path to professional success is paved through impactful mentoring relationships. MassBay’s Multicultural Mentor Program (MMP) empowers college students by cultivating meaningful connections with experienced professionals in their fields of interest, fostering career development, and nurturing community engagement for success in an ever-evolving workforce. Diversity and inclusivity are at the core of our program. We embrace individuals of all identities and backgrounds. By creating an environment that celebrates and values these differences, we strive to enhance the potential for growth and success for each MassBay student.
If you would like to learn more about this program and its focus, please contact Sabrina Beach at sbeach@massbay.edu
I would like to be a MMP Mentor
I would like to be a MMP Mentee
Peer to Peer Mentor Program
The Peer to Peer Mentor Program at MassBay Community College links first-year college students with an experienced second-year student who will serve as a mentor. Peer mentors are trained to assist students on a variety of academic and non-academic topics. They will support first-year students in becoming acclimated to MassBay campus and culture. Peer mentors work collaboratively to engage students in activities that increase their peers’ involvement in a positive college experience.
For more information about this program, please contact Katie Cronmiller at mcronmiller@massbay.edu
STEM Mentor Program
Career Services partners with various employers to provide STEM students with an opportunity to be mentored by professionals in the STEM fields. This collaboration establishes and facilitates one-on-one mentoring relationships as well as provides substantive, skills-based, STEM-oriented, transfer and networking programs throughout the year. The focus is on helping to define career paths, discussing internships/job opportunities, and possible 4-year college transfer applications. Other activities involve job shadowing, attending networking events together, and providing advice about course selection.
More information about the STEM Mentor Program:
STEM Mentor Program page
Contact Lynn Barnet, STEM Mentoring and Career Navigator, lbarnet@massbay.edu
The STEM Mentor Program brochure →
Appointments
MassBay students and alumni can schedule 1:1 online, phone, or in-person appointments for individualized assistance. Appointments are available from 9am-8pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 9am-5pm Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you need an appointment outside of these hours or are having difficulty navigating our appointment platform:
⇒ Let us know by emailing us at: careerservices@massbay.edu and we will coordinate a time by email and do our best to accommodate your schedule.
SCHEDULE CAREER SERVICES ONLINE →
Contact Us
Julie Ginn, Director, jginn@massbay.edu
Lynn Barnet, STEM Mentoring and Career Navigator, lbarnet@massbay.edu
Kate Basch, Assistant Director, kbasch@massbay.edu
Sabrina Beach, Professional Network Mentor Manager, sbeach@massbay.edu
Brenda Egan, STEM Career Development Counselor, began@massbay.edu
Ugo Uzoeghelu, Career Coach and Adjunct Faculty, uuzoeghelu@massbay.edu