Monthly Cohort Meetings as a Pathway to Career-Related Success and Readiness

Authors

• Jenna Heath, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Isabella Shenouda, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Publication Title

2026 Rebel Career Champions Network (RCCN) Career Showcase

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Abstract

The UNLV Engelstad Scholars Program utilizes a monthly cohort-based meeting structure to foster professional and personal development among its approximately 100 scholars. Led by Graduate Mentors, these sessions provide a consistent, structured space for community building, networking, and critical reflection. By incorporating diverse, curated programming (ranging from professional development and guest speakers to stress-management workshops and peer-led activities), the practice cultivates essential competencies. These include emotional intelligence, accountability, and interpersonal communication, ultimately enhancing scholars' holistic career readiness and well-being.

Keywords

accountability; interpersonal communication; critical thinking; empathy; programming; career readiness; community building

Disciplines

Educational Leadership | Educational Methods | Higher Education | Vocational Education

File Format

PDF

File Size

876 KB

Language

English

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Repository Citation

Heath, J., Shenouda, I. (2026). Monthly Cohort Meetings as a Pathway to Career-Related Success and Readiness. 2026 Rebel Career Champions Network (RCCN) Career Showcase
Available at: https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/cola_fac_articles/1