Career Ready Mentor Briefing Be the mentor you wish you had

Agenda for today Introductions The Career Ready programme Mentoring Overcoming challenges of mentoring Support Q&A

Why you want to mentor / school remit Tell us About me Your name Where you work Why you want to mentor / school remit

Two year programme during S5 & S6 serving students: Career Ready is a national charity that links schools with employers – preparing young people for the world of work. Two year programme during S5 & S6 serving students: aged 15/16-18 with potential don’t have access to professional networks and role models (social mobility) currently middle-achieving at risk of underperforming and under-attaining uncertain about what they want to achieve; may lack confidence will benefit from guidance and opportunities to compete on a level playing field for the best jobs/careers in the country A growing movement of Local Authorities, schools and employers working in partnership.

Skills for Careers Success Communication and networking Team working Organisational skill Managing myself Self awareness Managing my career Problem solving and analysis Resourcefulness

The programme Workplace Visits Masterclasses Mentoring Internship Events

Student impact Career Ready graduates across the UK responding to our post programme surveys in 2014 & 2015 reported: 97% went into a positive destination:   2014 2015 Positive Destination 96 97 Education (HE, FE) 66 68 Employment 24 22 Other (own business, gap year) 6 7

How Career Ready mentoring works Student selection & matching Masterclass 1 Skills review Mentor briefing Launch event In school meeting 1:1 student meetings – 2 per term Mentor only sessions

Mentoring What is mentoring? Supporting someone through a learning or developmental journey Accepting that every relationship is different It is about reflecting and encouraging so a student can make the most of their opportunities It is mentoring and coaching, so using your greater knowledge to develop a range of skills in a student It is a long term relationship and the benefits do not come overnight

Phases of mentoring The Phases Things for you to consider Preparation   The Phases Things for you to consider Preparation Prepare for a fulfilling mentoring relationship. Your personal motivation Your development needs Clarity about expectations of the mentoring relationship Clarity about role within the mentoring relationship “Contracting” Discuss assumptions, expectations, goals and needs for both parties Confidentiality Boundaries, ground rules and limit Expectations of each other Enabling Building, maintaining, developing and reviewing an effective learning environment. Nurturing the student in a positive, safe and action-oriented environment. Building a safe learning environment Reviewing progress Maintaining self-awareness Closing Reviewing and celebrating the learning. Giving and receiving feedback

Mentoring Skills Self-reflection Building and maintaining relationships skills Goal setting Ability to clearly set and hold mentoring boundaries Verbal and non verbal Communication skills Feedback skills Empathic support Guiding Problem solving Leadership

Safeguarding & Child Protection Career Ready have a Safeguarding Policy If you suspect abuse, if a young person confides in you or if a complaint is made about any adult or yourself, it is your duty to report the concern.

Support Career Ready Your Employer School Social Media Mentor handbook Access to Regional Manager Regular communications Access to website: www.careerready.org.uk and the resource hub Career Ready Main contact for Career Ready Other mentors in your organisation Your Employer Information specific to students Access to School Coordinator & Local Authority Coordinator Mentor only sessions School LinkedIn group specifically for mentors: http://linkd.in/kxmlmi Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/careerreadyuk Twitter - @CareerReadyUK Instagram - @CareerReadyUK Social Media

Next steps Meet student at Launch Event (agenda 1) Meet student at in-school (agenda 2) Set up post October meeting dates in your workplace At first meeting complete Skills for Career Success Questionnaire with them for the first time Use the agendas in your Mentor Handbook (agenda 3 onwards) Look after your own mentoring development Enjoy Thank you