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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Career Resources Education options 24/7 OntarioLearn p. 9 Henry Zhang on experience: An international perspective. p. 10 THE MENTORING NETWORK New grads often do not have the networks or guidance they need. NetworkRED helps grads find the ideal mentor. BEFORE NETWORKING WAS all the rage, there was good ol’ mentorship: individual relationships between people who can share life experiences with those looking for guidance. Seneca promotes mentorship at every step of a student’s career. This begins with Seneca Mentoring in Life and Education (SMILE), a peer mentoring program that connects new students with senior mentors, based on academic program interests. These mentors help transition students into college life, offering them a source of support and bolstering their confidence. Seneca’s mentorship offerings have recently opened up to alumni with NetworkRED—an online community for graduates and friends of the College. This is a free service offered by Seneca Alumni, which connects mentors and mentees virtually, based on industry, job function, skill set, experience and education. NetworkRED is a natural companion for SMILE, which serves more than 1,600 students per year and continues to grow at a steady pace. NetworkRED is expanding rapidly as well. In just under three months, more than 300 alumni have created online profiles. SMILE Coordinator and Professor Margie Bader has witnessed the merits of mentorship firsthand. She is excited that SMILE participants will now have the opportunity to build their support team by joining NetworkRED. “New grads often do not have the networks that they need,” says Margie. Shawn Mintz, President of MentorCity, has revolutionized the mentorship process Mentoring at Seneca: A strong tradition of helping peers achieve their goals. by developing an online framework. MentorCity provides the infrastructure for NetworkRED. Mentees can search for their ideal mentors by indicating the kinds of skills they would like to develop through the relationship. After a connection has been established, NetworkRED guides users through the mentoring process by providing tips and recommending ways to develop a beneficial mentor-mentee relationship. Shawn wholeheartedly believes in the merits of mentorship. “You never know where your mentoring relationships can lead you,” he says. “Or the transformative impact that they could have on your life.” Become or find a mentor. Join NetworkRED at https://seneca.mentorcity.com RED 2012 7 PHOTO: SENECA COLLEGE https://seneca.mentorcity.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Seneca College Red - Fall 2012

Seneca College Red - Fall 2012
Contents
President’s Message
News for Alumni and Friends
SSF President’s Update
Beyond the Classroom
Co-op at Seneca
Campus
Huge Wins for the Sting
Fostering a new literacy for the digital age
Senecans' Stories
Donors
Chairman of Giving Back
Personnel
Back in the Day

Seneca College Red - Fall 2012