Where Confidence Begins: Mentorship, Internships and Career Support

About this episode

The episode discusses how mentorship and internships contribute to career readiness and professional growth.

Confidence doesn’t appear overnight. It’s built through experience, support, and the willingness to learn from others. Host Jessica sits down with Troy Nelson, Director of the ACHIEVE program at Oakland University, to explore how mentorship and internships can shape career readiness, strengthen professional networks, and help emerging professionals stand out in competitive environments. This conversation offers practical insights and encouragement for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally at any stage of their career journey.

People in this episode

Host: Jessica

Guest: Troy Nelson

Topics covered

• mentorship
• internships
• career support
• professional development
• networking

Keywords

• confidence
• mentorship
• internships
• career readiness
• professional networks
• emerging professionals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oakland University, ACHIEVE program

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