Become a Mentor

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Dr. JT (Jiatian) Chen

College Relations Director

PURPOSE

The Kern County SHRM mentorship program aims to contribute to the development of Kern County’s future HR workforce by building and fostering meaningful relationships between HR professionals and ambitious college students looking for a career in HR. This program can benefit mentors by allowing them to:

• Assist college students in beginning successful careers in HR.

• Identify potential interns and new hires for their organization.

• Contribute to the growth of the HR community in Kern County.

ELIGIBILITY

To become a Kern County SHRM Mentor:

• Must have an active membership.

• Must actively participate and support KCSHRM events or recommended to the program by a current Board member.

• Must be a HR practitioner with at least five years’ experience in HR or related roles.

• Must be willing to commit to the program for meeting once a month with a student for a total of three times in Spring semester (Feb – May).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Deadline to apply, January 26, 2026 

 

Mentor Application
Ready to inspire future HR leaders? Complete this application to join our mentorship program and support students as they explore career paths, build confidence, and develop their professional skills.
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(Include relevant experience, achievements, strengths, and what you bring to a mentor role.)

2025 Mentorship Program

“We proudly wrapped up the 2025 KCSHRM Mentorship Program. This year, eight dedicated HR professionals were paired with motivated business students from Cal State Bakersfield. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the personal and professional growth of each student mentee as they learned from their mentors and engaged in meaningful conversations about their future in HR. Many shared their gratitude for the experience and gave special thanks to their mentors and the program organizers on social media.

 

As the College Relations Director of KCSHRM, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you:

To our mentors (Jaclyn Andrade, Lindsey Firman, Jennifer Hagenston, Tanya Hutson, Cynthia Moreno, Angie Nunez, Christy Parker, Cherrity Ricks) – THANK YOU for your time, guidance, and generosity. Your mentorship has made a lasting impact on your mentees and on the future of the HR community here in Bakersfield and Kern County.

 

To our mentees – You are the next generation of HR leaders! We hope KCSHRM continues to be a place where you find support, knowledge, and community as you launch your HR careers.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s program—and we hope even more of you will join us on this rewarding journey!” College Relations Director, Dr. J.T Chen