Careers and Student Employability Mentoring Scheme Raksha Mehta Jenny Chau
Dec 22, 2015
Overview
Introduction to Careers and Student Employability Mentoring Schemes
Student mentoring talk – John Olaofe, Aisha Labefo-Audu and Daniel Nascimento
Questions and answers panel session
What is Mentoring?A relationship aimed to provide professional &
personal support to a mentee
Mentor is synonymous with trusted adviser, friend, teacher, wise person
“a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction”
Mentoring is used to assist individuals at specific times of their development and lasts for a defined period of time
Professional Mentoring Scheme
Interact and network with professionals, corporate and business mentors
Explore your career options and plan career goals
Develop key employability skills
Improve self confidence
Professional Mentoring Scheme Cont.
Duration: 4 months
Meetings take place at the mentors workplace
Meet your mentor at least once a month
Topics: CV, application forms, interviews, presentation skills, networking, roles within a sector.
Peer Mentoring Scheme
Opportunity to mentor young pupils at local secondary schools and colleges
Share your knowledge, skills and experience to others
Develop your personal skills
Gain a sense of growth and personal fulfilment
Peer Mentoring Scheme Cont.
Duration: Up to 3 months
Meetings will take place at the University or School/College
Topics: University life, study skills, UCAS applications, interviews, employability skills, part time work, school achievement & beyond, career ambition & pathway, time management, dealing with stress, problem solving, success.
Contact Us
Raksha Mehta
Jenny Chau
0208 223 2424
www.uel.ac.uk/eet
Stratford – RB.G.04