United World Careers! Kick-Off - In-Person Option
Mon, Jan 26
|Oyster Classroom, Pier 57, Chelsea
Join us for the official kick-off of United World Careers Mentorship Pilot Program!
Time & Location
Jan 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Oyster Classroom, Pier 57, Chelsea, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Guests
About The Event
We’re so excited to invite you to the official launch of the United World Careers Mentorship Pilot Program on Monday, January 26th from 6:30–8:00 PM at Pier 57 in Chelsea.
This kick-off event will offer a brief overview of how the mentorship program will unfold over the next several months. You’ll also hear from Mudit Tyagi (UWC‑USA ’88) and Kevin Jackson (UWC‑USA ’06) as they share what mentorship has meant in their personal and professional lives. In addition, three UWC entrepreneurs will speak candidly about their journeys—their motivations, the challenges of building and scaling ventures, and how mentors have influenced their paths. These alumni founders and innovators will offer real‑world insights into leading with purpose.
Among the speakers are Kacey Gu (UWC Changshu China ’20) and Rena Shenghan (UWC Atlantic College ’18) who co-founded UnLearning, together with Xinge Ju (UWC Maastricht ’20). UnLearning is a social enterprise focused on bringing experiential learning and innovative education programs to youth…