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Connect with alumni who’ve been where you are and who can help you see how the pieces fit — all through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s Mentoring Program!

Participants gain real-world insights, career advice, and the kind of support that only Carthage alumni can offer. Whether you’re dreaming of the boardroom, the lab, the studio, or the startup world, our alumni are excited to help you see the big picture.

One conversation. One hour a month. One Carthaginian to another.

Expectations

• Meet with your mentor one hour per month
• Attend the fall program orientation
• Attend one program a semester
• Complete monthly reflections

Scholarships

Upon completion of the program, mentees are able to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships.

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Hear from program mentees

Each month, mentees capture key takeaways in their My Aspire Plan, linking their conversations to competencies and career readiness. Every year concludes with a scholarship opportunity in which mentees submit thoughtful essays reflecting on their mentoring journey. Hear what our program mentees have to say:

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“In the fall of my third year, I was headed in a direction that had no direction. I was preparing to study abroad, applying for summer internships, and was unclear what to do with my marketing degree after graduation. Little did I know how much a strong mentorship program would alter that and provide me with clarity moving forward.”
— Abigail Vagnoni ’26, mentored by Paul Krupa ’11

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“I am very grateful to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and The Aspire Program for creating this opportunity, and I am once again impressed with the notion that one must take full advantage of their college experience and the programs/events that come with it. I know I will be encouraging all my friends to take part in this program, and I will remember the lessons I’ve learned and the people I’ve met for years to come.” — Tessa Baty ’26, mentored by April Schultz ’15

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“The monthly one-hour meetings quickly became something I looked forward to, not just for the support, but also for real conversations about teaching, learning, and what it truly means to be an educator. Through my mentor’s guidance, I’ve gained both practical skills and a deeper sense of confidence in my abilities.” — Grace Steinberg ’26, mentored by Melissa Brulz ’23