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Axe Throwing?

Mentor Bill Dolan strengthens bonds with mentees through unique activities like axe throwing, focusing on relationship-building beyond traditional settings.

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Full-Spectrum Mentoring

Mentor Tyler Niles integrates faith and professional guidance, attending church and coaching soccer with mentee Micah, fostering a holistic mentoring relationship.

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Soothing “Perfect” Job Anxiety

Mentor Leif Nordstrom advises students not to stress over finding the perfect job immediately after college, emphasizing that it’s normal to explore different roles before settling into a long-term position.

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The Value of Site Visits

Mentor Raeann Philbrook emphasizes the importance of site visits for students to gain real-world insights into various engineering roles. By touring her workplace, her mentee, a mechanical engineering major, observed firsthand the integration of mechanical systems within buildings. This experience broadened the student’s understanding of potential career paths and informed her job application decisions.

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Family Dinners

Mentors Andrew and Kacy Keippela strengthen bonds with their mentees, Alvin and Olivia, by hosting family dinners and engaging in activities like baking and storytelling, fostering deeper connections.

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