On the debut episode of Professional Launch on WDAY Radio, Ricot Aladin welcomes back longtime mentor, educator, and Professional Launch board member Jane Pettinger for a deep and heartfelt conversation about mentorship, community, and empowering young professionals.🔑 Key Moments & Timestamps:[0:00 – 1:00] – IntroductionRico introduces the mission of the show and Jane Pettinger’s incredible background in education and mentorship.[1:00 – 3:30] – Jane's Early Career & Campus LifeJane shares how she got into higher education after working in social services, and her love for the campus environment.[3:30 – 5:30] – Lifelong Lessons & Finding Joy in WorkJane talks about connection, curiosity, and the importance of having fun—even in retirement.[7:00 – 8:45] – Why She Joined Professional LaunchJane reflects on why she was drawn to Rico's vision for connecting professionals with students.[10:45 – 11:45] – New Initiatives That Make a DifferenceThey highlight the Lunch & Learn series and mentoring efforts with new immigrant communities.[16:30 – 20:30] – Behind the Scenes: MSUM’s Mentoring ProgramJane explains how the mentorship program she ran at MSUM was built to provide students with real-world experiential learning.[23:30 – 26:15] – Tailoring Mentorship to Student NeedsStories of how mentorship helped students pivot, grow, and find clarity in their career paths.[28:40 – 31:00] – Bridging the Gap for First-Gen & Rural StudentsJane offers advice for both students and supervisors on how to build meaningful professional connections.[33:15 – 34:30] – How to Find (or Be) a MentorEncouraging advice for anyone who's never had a mentor, and why just asking can open doors.[35:00 – End] – Final Words of WisdomJane and Rico wrap up the episode with a heartfelt reminder: Keep growing, keep giving, keep launching.

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