Opening (5 minutes)

• Welcome and Introductions: Warmly welcome everyone to the networking event and express appreciation for their participation. Briefly introduce the purpose of the event: to connect current participants with accomplished program alumni.
• (Optional) Introduce Alumni: Introduce each alumni present, highlighting their achievements and current roles.

Q&A Session (25 minutes)

• Facilitator: Encourage participants to ask questions to the alumni about their experiences in the program, their career paths, industry trends, challenges they've faced, and advice for current participants.
• Open the Floor: Facilitate an open Q&A session where participants can engage in a dialogue with the alumni.
• Prompts: If needed, provide prompts to spark conversation:
  • "What were some of the biggest takeaways from the program for you?"
  • "How has the program helped you in your career?"
  • "What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced in your field?"
  • "What advice would you give to someone currently going through the program?"
  • "What are some of the key skills or qualities you've developed through your experience?"
  • "What are some of the biggest changes you've seen in your field?"

Networking Break (15 minutes)

• Facilitated Networking: Structure a networking break where participants can connect with alumni and each other in a relaxed setting.
• Prompts: Provide prompts to encourage conversation:
  • "What are you currently working on?"
  • "What are your career aspirations?"
  • "What are you interested in learning more about?"

Closing (5 minutes)

• Key Takeaways: Briefly summarize the key insights and advice shared by the alumni.
• Call to Action: Encourage participants to follow up with alumni they connected with and continue building their professional network.