Raksha Mehta Mentoring Coordinator University of East London East London Business Alliance Mentoring Scheme Raksha Mehta Mentoring Coordinator
Overview What is mentoring Aims of the Scheme Outline of the Scheme Preparing for meetings Role of the mentor Mentee selection process Mentees expectations Standing out and impact of mentoring Questions
What is Mentoring? A relationship aimed to provide professional & personal support to a mentee Mentor is synonymous with trusted adviser, friend, teacher, wise person Mentoring is used to assist individuals at specific times of their development and lasts for a defined period of time The relationship provides an opportunity for both to develop and benefit from the process
Aims of the Scheme To put students in touch with professional, corporate and business mentors Connection between academic life and world of work Help develop a professional identity Share knowledge and experience Soft skills of being in employment
Outline of the Scheme Duration: four to six months Meet up twice a month for one hour Maintain email contact as agreed Meet at a mutually convenient time Location: mentor’s place of work Evaluation No access to other departments without consent Internal opportunities
Preparing for meetings 12 point plan – remain flexible Set objectives – mentoring record session Ask questions – set challenges and homework Monitor progress – reflective diary
Mentee selection process Open to all year groups in all Schools Application form Presentation & interview Student briefing session Code of professional conduct 12 point plan Mentee handbook Reflective diary
Mentees expectations Benefit of mentors experiences: What did and did not work Employability skills Honest appraisal of capabilities Help in defining & reaching goals Encouragement and support
Standing out – Mentoring & Placements http://employability.uelconnect.org.uk/pages/videos/127/standing_out_mentoring_and_placements.html
Impact of Mentoring
Thank you Raksha Mehta R.Mehta@uel.ac.uk employability@uel.ac.uk www.uel.ac.uk/eet 0208 223 2424