Your Journey Starts Here
Career Launch Program
Be part of a competitive U.S.-CAEF alumni-powered program that helps high-potential students jumpstart their professional journey through hands-on learning, personal mentorship, and real-world exposure.
The Challenge We’re Solving
The Student Reality
Many talented students are eager to launch their careers but aren’t sure where to start. They want to understand real career options, grow personally and professionally, and connect with people who’ve been in their shoes.
Our Solution
This program gives them that powerful jumpstart — led by alumni who’ve built their paths and want to help others do the same. Every student deserves a confident and informed start to their life journey.
What You’ll Gain
For Students: Launch Your Career
By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with more than just knowledge — you’ll have a plan, a network, and the tools to move forward.
✅ Tangible Outcomes for Students:
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A Clear Career Roadmap: Develop a personal action plan aligned with your values, goals, and strengths.
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Essential Career Skills: Learn how to write a winning CV, craft strong motivation letters, prepare for interviews, and navigate job markets.
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Real-world exposure: Connect with professionals from the industries of your interest, shadow them at work, and gain insights into the realities of work, entrepreneurship, and graduate study.
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Mentorship & Support: Receive personalized guidance from alumni who’ve walked the same path — and want to help you succeed.
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Networking Opportunities: Gain access to a community of mentors, employers, and peers for long-term growth.
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Program Certificate: Receive a certificate of participation, endorsed by alumni and partner organizations.
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Lifelong Connections: Build relationships that extend beyond the program — opening doors to internships, jobs, or graduate programs.
For Alumni: Create Meaningful Impact
Whether you are a mentor, a speaker, or a sponsor, you’ll gain much more than the satisfaction of giving back. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven network of changemakers.
✅ Tangible Outcomes for Alumni:
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Lasting Legacy: Help shape the future of talented students, and contribute to your community in a meaningful way.
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Real Impact: Share your experiences, insights, and expertise to guide students through the crucial early stages of their career planning.
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Lasting Connections: Build meaningful relationships with students and other alumni — who knows what future opportunities may arise?
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Personal Fulfillment: Experience the joy of mentoring and watch as your mentees grow and succeed under your guidance.
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Professional Growth: Sharpen your leadership, coaching, and communication skills through real mentoring and speaking experience.
The Timeline
Preparation
- Program finalization
- Mentors and speakers recruitment
- Student applications launch
- Participant selection
Program Delivery
- Block1: Foundation
- Block 2: Education
- Block 3: Career
- Block 4: Entrepreneurship
Join Us in Shaping the Future – Apply Today!
Whether you’re an experienced alumni eager to give back or a motivated student ready to take the first step toward your career — Career Launch Program is the perfect place to start.
Mentors
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Provide 1-on-1 mentorship
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Offer bi-weekly guidance over 3 months
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Help students with career planning, goal-setting, CVs, motivation letters, and confidence building
Speakers
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Lead a 45–60 minute session or alumni panel
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Share your career story, lessons learned, and tips for success
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Speak on topics such as job search strategies, industry insights, graduate study advice, or entrepreneurship
Job Shadow Hosts
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Allow a student to observe your work for a day (online or in-person)
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Show them how your field operates in real life
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Help them connect theory with practice and ask real-world questions
Sponsors
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Support the program through financial contributions or in-kind services
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Help cover costs like event spaces, refreshments, program materials, celebration gifts, and printing
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Co-brand with the program and be recognized as a change-maker
Mock Interviewers & Reviewers
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Volunteer for a one-time session to practice interviews with students
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Offer feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or motivation letters
Student Requirements:
To apply, students must:
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Be enrolled at a university, preferably in your 3rd or 4th year
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Be physically located in Bishkek or Chuy region
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Demonstrate a strong motivation to grow personally and professionally
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Have a good command of English (intermediate level and above), as the program includes English-language components and communication with international alumni
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Be ready to actively participate in all program components, both online and (if possible) offline
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Be able to commit time consistently to the program: this includes attending sessions, completing assignments, engaging with mentors, and participating in final presentations
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Show a willingness to step outside their comfort zone, ask questions, and take initiative