The Power of Mentorship

e impact of an experienced mentor can be life-changing. ey can help you understand who you are and where you want to go; they can share their knowledge and skills or just listen and provide a guiding hand.

ere are several ways alumni can provide mentorship to fellow Lopers. One way is through the Gold Torch Society, a mentoring program for UNK alumnae and undergraduate women. To date, more than 1,000 alumnae and students have been involved with the program in its 22-year history.

Karla Steele

Karla Steele ’96, MSE ’04 is from Papillion and is the owner of K Steele Solutions.

"Being a mentor for the Gold Torch Society has been a great experience. Visiting with my mentee took me back to when the whole world was in front of me and helped me to realize the endless possibilities still out there, no matter how old I may be!

Mentorship is always bene cial. e Gold Torch Society provides networking opportunities online and face to face. It’s a program for women, alumnae and current students, to gain networking, professional and personal insights. Mentorship keeps people connected, not just the mentor and the mentee but also with other mentors and mentees."

Abigail Heins e Gold Torch Society has been an amazing experience.

Abigail Heins is a sophomore from Kearney pursuing a business degree with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in visual communication and design.

I think more mentoring groups like the Gold Torch Society are needed. My mentor, Karla Steele, is helping me with decisions on my career path. She is actively connecting me with potential employers and helping me with interview questions and career advice. Because of the impact she has had on me, I am in a much better place to start my career and succeed.

"A great piece of advice she gave was, ‘Say yes to everything. You have the time and resources in your life right now. Doing this will open more and more opportunities for you. Never turn down an opportunity to grow.’

"Having a mentor is a blessing, and I have learned so much valuable information from her and the other women in the Gold Torch Society!"

Looking for ways to mentor? Try The Range, our online networking platform just for UNK alumni and students!

This is a great opportunity to provide career guidance to a growing number of students and alumni who are looking for advice from someone just like you. The Range has so much to offer; set up your profile at therange.unkalumni.org

To learn more about the Gold Torch Society and get involved as an alumna mentor, contact Shonna Hill at lopers@unkalumni.org or 308-698-5271. Enhance

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