Giving Back
In the industry of finance, attitude is everything. It’s this sentiment that Eric Crawley MBA’09 finds himself alluding to when he’s coaching students as a member of the Cutler Center Mentor Program.
Read the Babson Magazine ArticleAlumni have countless ways to stay connected with the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance. The programs and engagement opportunities below give you a brief overview of how you can help current students with your expertise and guidance along their career journeys. If you want to learn more about one or more of these opportunities, please email Farrah Narkiewicz, Marketing & Events Manager.
The Cutler Center mentor program matches undergraduate and graduate students with industry professionals from across the world of finance. Mentors are paired with a student majoring in finance to enhance the student’s network, help develop their career path, and provide advice, guidance, and feedback. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open and due by COB Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
The Cutler Center mentor program runs from October to May, and mentors commit to a minimum of six hours with their mentee during these eight months. To participate, potential mentors and mentees must complete their respective application forms to help with the matching process.
Once mentors and mentees have been matched, each pair will work together to schedule times to meet throughout the program’s duration. Participants decide on the communication method(s) best suited for them (email, phone, in-person meetings, Zoom, etc.). To help set the expectations for the relationship, the Cutler Center will provide training materials to help engage mentors and mentees. Participants may also choose to attend various events and programs the Cutler Center hosts.
With access to industry professionals, our finance students come away with invaluable perspectives and inspiration from like-minded individuals who have succeeded in various settings and industries. As a mentee, you will:
While serving as a mentor requires a commitment of your time, this program also provides professional development and networking opportunities for our mentors. As a mentor, you will:
To learn more about the program or to apply, please complete the mentor or mentee online application form or email Leslie Romiza, Cutler Center Program Manager.
The Cutler Center partners with the Center for Career Development each fall to bring students to New York City for the annual Finance Trek. The two-day trip allows students to visit up to three financial firms in one day, which provides a unique opportunity for students to meet and interact with several representatives from the company, learn about the culture, and see the physical office space.
Financial support of the Cutler Center is critical. It allows the Center to offer cutting-edge financial technologies, experiential learning programs, and co-curricular events that enrich the student experience, prepare students for careers in finance, and enhance the college's reputation. Consider making a financial contribution today.
Alumni speakers are invaluable to our students, providing real-world perspectives on career pathways and opportunities. Speaking engagements exist in the classroom, on industry panels, at conferences, and at events hosted by our Student Finance Organizations and the Cutler Center.
The Cutler Center hosts multiple programs and events during the academic year that bring together the finance community at Babson.Sponsoring a program or event on campus can offer numerous benefits for organizations looking to engage with students and the broader university community.
Over a third of Babson’s graduating students secure jobs in the financial services industry and are recruited by leading global organizations. The Wall Street Journal recently ranked Babson College the 2nd best college in the United States. See additional Babson rankings.
Babson finance students have a successful placement track record and many alumni are well established in the financial services industry. This is just a sample of our students’ impressive job placement history.
Contact the Centers for Career Development to partner with Babson College to post jobs and internships to recruit Babson talent for your team:
Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development
Ann McAdam Griffin
Director
781.239.4694
Graduate Center for Career Development
Margaret Jones
Senior Associate Director, Relationship Manager for Financial Services, Real Estate and Non-Profit and Education
781-239-6490
In the industry of finance, attitude is everything. It’s this sentiment that Eric Crawley MBA’09 finds himself alluding to when he’s coaching students as a member of the Cutler Center Mentor Program.
Read the Babson Magazine Article