Sponsored by the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society and the Office of Sustainability with faculty guidance from Professor Karen Teitel, 20 students from all four class years participated in the third offering of the Pothos Consulting Project this spring.
Pothos plants often symbolize determination, perseverance, wealth, and good fortune. It thrives under challenging circumstances, making the most of limited resources like light and water, and its heart-shaped leaves clean the air. It also improves its environment while ensuring its own growth and flourishing. Through the Pothos Project, students help Holy Cross and our local business community do the same, becoming more sustainable on their way to prosperity and good fortune.
Over the six week project, participants attended interactive sessions with HC alums and select businesses, learning about the consulting field and its distinctive recruitment process. As participants collaborated with an organization on a real-world consulting assignment that aimed to increase corporate responsibility, participants practiced some of the skills and tricks needed for the job. Alumni mentors provided guidance and support throughout the program.
Thank you to our Holy Cross alumni mentors:
- Cole Worthy ’88: Program Manager & Vice President, Haley & Aldrich
- Megan Skwirz ‘12: Consultant, Slalom Consulting
- Jessica Dodakian ’14: Associate, McKinsey & Company
- Patrick Czorniak ’11: Senior Manager, Deals Transformation, PwC
Thank you to our local businesses:
- Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness: 78 Burncoat St, Worcester
- Dance Fitness Collaboration: 70 James St, #219, Worcester
- Mrs. Moriconi’s Ice Cream: 1116 Pleasant St, Worcester
- Redemption Rock Brewery, 333 Shrewsbury St, Worcester – led by VP of Sales, Bronwyn “B” Vogler’07
