During her time at Lycoming, Jena Hampton ’18 completed an internship at River Valley Health and Dental as part of her business practicum, and it resulted in a strong interest in healthcare. At the time of her graduation, however, there were not many local opportunities in the field. Hampton applied for the Management Trainee Program at Enterprise Holdings and was subsequently hired. Because Hampton stayed in contact with Lycoming, career advisor Anne Landon knew the former student was still interested in pursuing a position in healthcare. She immediately thought of Hampton when Luke Klingler ’15 reached out, asking if any recent graduates would be interested in a position at UPMC. “What I love about Lycoming are the alumni connections,” says Klingler. “Some of my other job offers were through former alumni, so I think networking is really key.” Like Hampton, Klingler benefitted from an internship organized by the CEAE. He was offered the position of business associate at UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute in Williamsport. After two years, he applied for and landed a practice manager role with the neuroscience and rehab service line. That’s when he reached out to Landon about a potential opening for a student. Hampton started out as a business assistant to his team. In relation to how the opportunity has affected her career trajectory, Hampton says, “This opportunity has opened doors for movement and growth within the UPMC system as well as management experience within a healthcare facility.” Klingler is now director of operations at UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute in Williamsport and Hampton is a practice manager with UPMC’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. To stay involved with the College, Klingler serves as assistant coach for Lycoming’s men’s soccer team while Hampton keeps in contact with alumni and her sorority, Beta Phi Gamma. Together, they make a conscious effort of finding opportunities for graduates, fueling the reputation of the College’s excellent networking system. Pursuing careers with a focus on networking at Lycoming College Hampton and Klingler 15 www.lycoming.edu
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