Profession Extension Projects (PEPs) are project-based learning opportunities designed and offered by Kenyon alumni and parents to emulate real-world work in their fields. These projects allow students to develop key skills and insights into an industry while receiving valuable coaching and feedback from Kenyon-affiliated professionals. Click here to review available PEPs.
A PEP IS
- Accessible: Each PEP is a discrete project requiring approximately 10 – 30 hours of work that students can complete remotely, year-round with commonly available software and equipment. Students can complete as many PEPs as they like.
- Hands-on: PEPs are practical, in-depth experiences tailor-made by dedicated mentors to emulate real-world projects from their career fields.
- Developmental: PEPs allow students to apply skills developed at Kenyon to projects that will enhance their professional profiles while gleaning insights into a career field.
- Experience: Projects can be added to resumes or help build portfolios. Participants may also receive LinkedIn recommendations from PEP mentors.
PROCESS
- Review available Professional Extension Projects and apply for them via the PEP resource page on Handshake.
- The CDO will forward your application materials to the PEP mentor to review it for fit, availability, and desired learning outcomes.
- If selected, you will be connected with the PEP mentor via email introduction and asked to schedule an introductory call to discuss project timelines and expectations.
- Complete the project and share the result with your mentor.
- Connect with your PEP mentor once more to debrief the experience, gather feedback on your work, discuss the relevance of the project to the industry, and brainstorm ideas on how to add the project to your LinkedIn profile and resume. You can also consult with the CDO to add the PEP to your resume.
- You can request a LinkedIn recommendation from your mentor to enhance the description of the PEP on your LinkedIn profile.
- After your final meeting with your PEP mentor, the CDO will send you a short survey to collect your feedback about the experience.
QUESTIONS
If you would like assistance with the application oricess or have questions, please contact cdo@kenyon.edu or schedule an appointment with a counselor through Handshake.