@Cloud NextGen · Coaching Track
🎓 "Bachelors" Program · New Grads & Young Professionals

Grow Into Who
You're Called to Be.

The workplace is changing fast. AI is reshaping careers. And many young professionals are asking deeper questions about identity, purpose, and calling — beyond just their résumé. @Cloud NextGen Coaching is built for exactly that moment.

Registration Opens Soon See the Curriculum
Group Sessions + 1-on-1 Mentorship 24 sessions · 5 categories Launch: May 2026 Coaches: Lili · Allen · Sam · Saurin · Jonathan
Why This Program Exists

Young Professionals Today
Face a Different Kind of Crisis.

AI is disrupting careers at the entry level. But the deeper challenge many young professionals face is not just finding a job — it's knowing who they are and where they're headed.

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Job Market Disruption

New grad hiring dropped 50% in 2024. AI is replacing entry-level tasks faster than anyone expected. Career paths that used to be clear are now uncertain.

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Identity & Purpose Gap

Feeling alone in what you're experiencing. Imposter syndrome. Unclear on how your faith connects to your career. Wondering if your work even matters.

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Gen Z Workplace Challenges

Many were hired during the pandemic and never learned how to navigate in-person dynamics. High expectations around growth, flexibility, and working with their boss and peers.

Questions we hear from young professionals

Who am I, really, beyond my résumé?
How do I stay faithful and hopeful when doors keep closing?
How do I design a meaningful career during AI disruption?
How do I bridge my faith and my identity at work?
How do I navigate relationships with my manager and peers?
How do I handle career, marriage, and life priorities all at once?

@Cloud NextGen Coaching was built to answer these questions — through structured teaching, honest mentorship, and a community of peers walking the same road.

How It Works

A Program Built Around You

Structured group learning combined with personal mentorship — so you grow in community and in depth at the same time.

This is not a passive online course. The @Cloud NextGen Coaching Track is a relational, interactive program where you learn alongside peers, receive individualized guidance from an experienced mentor, and apply what you learn in your actual career.

Every session follows a rhythm of teaching, discussion, and practical application — with assignments that ground the learning in your real life. Small cohort size ensures every participant gets genuine attention.

📅 Start date, frequency & duration — TBD
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Group Teachings

Structured sessions with curriculum teaching, open discussions & Q&A, and assignments or projects — designed for real-life application, not passive listening.

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Assignments & Projects

Practical exercises that bridge each session's teaching to your actual career and life — so growth happens between sessions, not just during them.

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1-on-1 Mentorship

In addition to group sessions, NextGen mentors are available for more in-depth discussions in 1-on-1 settings — personalized guidance tailored to your specific goals, challenges, and calling.

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Office Hours (Group)

Optional regular office hours hosted with at least one mentor present — a perfect forum for Q&A and case studies based on real-world challenges that come up in your work and life.

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Social & Networking Events

Connecting with fellow young professionals and building a sense of community is highly valued — we provide opportunities for both online and in-person casual gatherings throughout the program.

What You'll Learn

The Curriculum

Five core categories. 24 total sessions. Every topic chosen to help you grow as a professional, a leader, and a person of faith.

Category Sample Topics Sessions Hours
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Career Choices
 Thriving in Your First JobBig Company or Startup?
4
3.25–4h
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Communication Skills
 Crucial ConversationsInfluencing ManagementThe Art of the Close
3
2.5–3h
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Self-Awareness
 Finding PurposeTOP ModelLead with Authentic VoiceStrengths Finder
7
5.5–6h
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Mindset
 Emotional Intelligence (EQ)SYT and 8Q
4
2.5–3h
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Habits Framework
 Baisan SystemSetting Goals
6
5.25–6h
TOTAL
24
19–22h
Community & Connection

You're Not Alone
in This Season.

One of the greatest needs young professionals have is community — people who understand what they're going through and can walk alongside them.

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Job Referral Network

Tap into @Cloud's professional network for job referrals and career introductions — relationships that open doors traditional job boards can't.

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Peer Support & Office Hours

Optional group office hours hosted with at least one mentor — a safe space for Q&A, case studies from real workplace challenges, and peer support for what you're experiencing.

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Social & Networking Events

Connecting with fellow young professionals and building community is highly valued — with both online and in-person casual gatherings planned throughout the program.

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Faith + Work Community

A space where your faith is not something to hide at work — but the very lens through which you understand your career, your calling, and your identity.

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Counseling & Emotional Support

Coaching that addresses the whole person — career, identity, relationships, and life priorities — not just your professional development.

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Path to EMBA & Beyond

Grow into the @Cloud EMBA program as you advance in your career — a clear pathway from "Bachelors" to "Masters" to marketplace leadership.

Who Will Guide You

Your Coaching Team

Each coach brings decades of real-world professional experience and a genuine commitment to walking alongside you through your career and calling.

Lili Zhao
Coach · ICF-ACC, ACTC

Lili Zhao

Engineering & Tech Leadership · AI · Life & Career Coach

With 25+ years in engineering and tech leadership (Nortel, Cisco, Rogers) and a Master's in Artificial Intelligence, Lili is passionate about helping young professionals discover their strengths and path. She coaches with a cross-cultural perspective (English/Mandarin), helping you lead with integrity, navigate transitions with resilience, and grow authentically.

25+ yrs Tech Leadership Master's in AI Nortel · Cisco · Rogers English / Mandarin
Allen Ting
Coach · Technical Leadership

Allen Ting

Senior Principal Engineer & Lead Architect, HPE

Allen leads software architecture and technical direction for large-scale SaaS platforms at HPE. Previously a Principal Engineer at Juniper Networks, he also held founding engineering roles at startups. With experience spanning both startup and enterprise environments, Allen is passionate about mentoring engineers at all levels — from interns to senior leaders — emphasizing strong fundamentals, a growth mindset, and reaching full potential.

HPE · Juniper Networks SaaS Architecture Startup & Enterprise Engineering Leadership
Sam Ma
Program Lead · Marketplace Ministry

Sam Ma

Director, Foundry Business Development · Intel (26+ yrs) · Executive Director, @Cloud

Sam discovered his calling in marketplace ministry almost 20 years ago as a young engineer at Intel. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management, and has served in various engineering and management roles at Intel for over 26 years. Sam is passionate about raising up the next generation of leaders in the marketplace.

Intel · 26+ yrs IBCN Bay Area Chair Silicon Valley Harvest @Cloud Exec Director
Saurin Shah
Coach · Senior Director

Saurin Shah

Senior Director, Silicon Photonics Division · Intel

With 30+ years in high-technology industries — spanning telecom, solar, medical devices, IoT, and semiconductors — Saurin has grown from hands-on engineering to senior leadership. He integrates his faith with leadership by caring for people, leading with integrity, and supporting colleagues through challenging seasons. In recent years, he has invested deeply in mentoring and coaching professionals in career development.

30+ yrs High-Tech Intel Silicon Photonics Telecom · Semiconductors Faith-Integrated Leadership
Jonathan Young
Coach · Relational Intelligence

Jonathan Young

Vice President, Morgan Stanley

A true product of the dot-com era, Jonathan built his career through entrepreneurship and the tech startup world before transitioning to the financial sector as a VP at Morgan Stanley. He is uniquely equipped to help young professionals navigate the corporate landscape — focusing on relational intelligence, corporate diplomacy, and helping mentees find their footing and maintain momentum, no matter which way the path winds.

Morgan Stanley · VP Tech & Entrepreneurship Relational Intelligence River of Life Church
Is This For You?

Who Should Apply

The Coaching Track is designed for a specific kind of person. Here's how to know if that's you.

✓ You're a great fit if you…
  • Are a new grad or young professional asking deeper questions about your career and calling
  • Want to understand who you are beyond your résumé and job title
  • Are navigating the workplace and looking for guidance with your manager, peers, and career growth
  • Are a Christian wanting to integrate your faith with your daily work life
  • Feel alone in what you're experiencing — imposter syndrome, uncertainty, pressure
  • Are open to structured learning, honest feedback, and real accountability
  • Want to build lasting friendships with like-minded young professionals
✕ This may not be the right fit if you…
  • Are looking for a purely technical or skills-based program (see our Internship Track)
  • Can't commit to the full session schedule and assignments
  • Prefer fully self-paced, on-demand learning only
  • Are not open to a faith-integrated coaching approach
Your Growth Path

NextGen is Just the Beginning

The Coaching Track is your entry point into the @Cloud family — the "Bachelors" level of a progression that grows with you throughout your career.

You are here
@Cloud NextGen
🎓 "Bachelors"
New grads & young professionals. Build career foundations, self-awareness, and faith-work integration.
→
Next level
@Cloud EMBA
"Masters"
Mid-career professionals. EMBA Mentorship — equipping marketplace leaders to lead with faith.
→
Advanced
@Cloud MCIP
"PhD"
Marketplace Church Incubation Program. Commissioning workplace fellowship leaders.

🔗 How NextGen Feeds the Bigger Ecosystem

NextGen builds the mentee pipeline for the EMBA program
EMBA Mentees use NextGen to practice their mentoring skills
Today's NextGen graduates become tomorrow's EMBA mentors
EMBA identifies future leaders from the NextGen cohort
Ready to Grow?

Apply for the Coaching Track

Program launches May 2026. Cohorts are kept small so every participant gets genuine attention from their coach and mentor.

Registration Opens Soon

When registration opens, you will be able to sign up here. New participants will need a free @Cloud account.