College students will have the opportunity to learn about and prepare for future career paths through Orange Coast College’s new career mentor program.
The community college, located in Costa Mesa, announced last month it is partnering with Mentor Collective—an organization that connects students with one-on-one mentors—to bring this program to its students for free.
Director of Workplace Development and Career Services Ginger Neel said the program is designed to set students up for employment after graduation.
“A key measurement of student success is how students navigate the path from higher education to employment,” she said in a statement. “We want to help our students overcome any barriers that may exist between them and their chosen careers. What better way to do that than to match them up with a mentor who can show them the ropes?”…