A professionally managed network

Every location has a full-time Alumni and Senior Student Coordinator

Their role is to support students and young alumni by:

• Providing and organising training in life skills such as critical thinking, communication and time management, and other skills which help ensure that students are able to succeed as young adults.
• Nourishing mental wellbeing, enhancing resilience and adaptability in the face of change.
• Helping students to recognise the importance of networking and building professional relationships, including seeking out mentors (often alumni) in their fields of interest.
• Encouraging students to consider entrepreneurship and recognise the value of entrepreneurial skills, with insights into starting and running a business, including funding options, market research, business planning, and risk management.
• Providing career guidance, helping students think about careers and aspirations early so they make the right subject and further education choices.
• Guiding the search for scholarships and other sources of financial aid for further education.
• Supporting students in the application process and equipping them with skills to succeed (interview techniques, essay writing, self-promotion).

The coordinators are supported in their work by UK-based and local Pestalozzi International staff. Outside help is provided through workshops and webinars, some of which is provided by more senior alumni who are often best placed to know the needs of the current students and young alumni.