The 星空无限传媒 and the Alumni Association have launched a networking platform connecting professionals and students. The platform, , allows 星空无限传媒 Lafayette students, alumni, and friends to connect and share their personal and professional experiences.
Cajun Compass is designed to enrich the 星空无限传媒 Lafayette community. You can choose to mentor or be a mentee, give or seek guidance, coach and inspire, and find paths to professional goals. The network also lets members interact by offering or receiving career advice, posting job opportunities, and networking with others.
Currently, there are more than 700 active users on the platform. According to Jonathan Adams, volunteer and engagement coordinator for the University, these users are segmented into four groups: students, alumni, faculty and staff, and supporters.
鈥淪ince the platform鈥檚 creation, we鈥檝e had over 11,000 unique jobs posted through the platform. Those jobs have come from the University鈥檚 Office of Career Services partnership with Handshake and from various leaders in the community looking for members of the Ragin鈥 Cajun family to fill those positions,鈥 said Adams.
Cajun Compass allows users to search for others based on their location, occupation, and participation in common campus organizations or activities. Alumni and friends who enrolled in the platform have the opportunity to provide guidance to others and share useful experiences as mentors.
Likewise, mentees can make connections with experts within the same field of interest. Elijah L. List, vice president of the Public Relations Student Society of America at 星空无限传媒 Lafayette, is one student already using the platform. As a current student, List has interacted with other users and searched for jobs on Cajun Compass. In his opinion, the platform has similarities to other professional networks but is more localized and personal. 鈥淭he personability of the platform is my favorite feature. It鈥檚 easier to begin conversations because these are alumni and know what our education is from a first-hand experience,鈥 he explained.
Alumni and staff who have used Campus Compass have had a positive experience with the platform. Megan Breaux, president of the Alumni Association鈥檚 College of Education Alumni Chapter, mentioned she has been enjoying the ease of connecting with and learning from different professionals.
鈥淐ajun Compass is a wonderfully innovative platform that allows alumni to share their expertise. As a college access professional, I am beyond excited about the opportunities this will provide students,鈥 said Breaux.
Another feature of Cajun Compass is the discussion board. Users can post useful information or questions they want to ask the community. The discussion board is an excellent tool on Cajun Compass that allows users to interact with each other.
Cajun Compass has begun to make a significant impact on the 星空无限传媒 Lafayette community. As the platform continues to grow, more Ragin鈥 Cajuns will get to connect. This platform is perfect for those who want to share or search for job opportunities, connect with other Ragin鈥 Cajuns professionally, or become mentors. You can visit to set up your account today.
Photo Caption: An alumnus logs in to Cajun Compass. (Photo Credit: Courtney Bergeron/星空无限传媒)