Empowering Students for Career Success
Our mission is to solve underemployment for recent college graduates through mentorship and career development. Join us in building connections that activate students' agency in their career journey.
The Higher Education Challenge
80%
Earnings Increase
Bachelor's degree holders earn more than high school graduates
$37K
Student Loan Debt
Average debt per borrower
50%
Underemployed
Graduates working in roles not requiring their degree
$27,940
Annual Cost
Average annual cost for public in-state college education
The Career Circle Approach
Six-Week Mentorship
We pair mentors with groups of six students in career circles, creating a supportive environment for career exploration.
Student Agency
Our program encourages students to take ownership of their career paths through guided exploration and skill development.
Institutional Partnership
We work with educational institutions to build structure, recruit volunteers, and fund circles that can scale from one class to the entire school.
Forming Career Circles
Create Student Groups
Partner institutions form career circles of six students each, providing a collaborative learning environment.
Establish Meeting Times
Each circle determines a weekly meeting schedule that accommodates both students and mentors.
Introduce Mentors
Student meet with mentors who will facilitate weekly sessions.
Feedback
What Students are Saying
While our meetings at 1 p.m. on Mondays made my schedule a bit busier, they always left me feeling empowered because each lesson was meaningful. The skills and insights I gained prepared me for my professional life and gave me valuable tips for succeeding in interviews.
My mentor shared valuable advice that is relevant for preparing my group and I for a future career, life after college, and how to navigate this last year of undergrad. The steps that my mentor took during our meetings includes relating each week's topic to real world topics and previous meetings, connecting with each other on LinkedIn, and so on. These meetings resulted in a new professional connection and advice that I will remember throughout life.
One positive realization I came to at the end of our meeting is that if you never try, you will never know. It is better to try something new in a career or in life than regret it later on. This experience has been so rewarding and I gained many new friends as well as a wonderful mentor through this experience.
I felt overwhelmed by the process and unsure of the best strategies to stand out to employers. I needed guidance . . . My mentor shared resources, examples, and tips that were practical and easy to apply. Thanks to his support, I gained a lot more confidence in my job search. I now have a clear strategy!
My mentor helped me learn the importance of networking and interview processes. He also gave me feedback on my personal brand. I gained more confidence in my abilities and in navigating the job market.
When I first started exploring marketing and advertising, I felt overwhelmed by the vast range of opportunities and unsure how to position myself effectively. I needed guidance . . . His recommendations, along with connections to industry professionals and practical resources, made the process much more manageable. As a result, I gained clarity, secured interviews for roles aligned with my interests, and approached job searching with a newfound sense of confidence and direction.
My mentor told me to reach out to people in the companies that I’m interested in and to connect with them on LinkedIn. I immediately tried it with one company, HubSpot, and conveniently got an interview with them! The first one already happened and now I am onto the second round! I truly thank you!
Our Impact on Career Satisfaction
Educational Foundation
Maximizing the return on educational investment
Mentorship Support
Providing guidance through the job application process
Career Alignment
Connecting education to appropriate employment opportunities
Workplace Enthusiasm
Building genuine engagement in professional environments
Join Our Mission
For Students
Gain valuable mentorship and career guidance to prepare for professional success after graduation.
For Mentors
Share your expertise and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of professionals.
For Institutions
Partner with us to enhance your career services and improve graduate employment outcomes.
The Sujeeth Foundation's Career Circle Program addresses underemployment by providing structured guidance throughout the job search process.