1. One Million Mentors Mentee Induction

2. Agenda Welcome and Overview What is mentoring? 1MM offer to mentees
The role of a mentee
What happens if……
What next?

3. Definition of Mentoring?
"A mentor is a more experienced individual willing to share knowledge with someone less experienced in a relationship of mutual trust" - David Clutterbuck.

4. 1MM Offer
You will be matched to a mentor, who will be over the age of 25 and a professional or retired professional
One to one meetings for one hour, once a month for up to a year
Safeguarding policy : DBS checks and mentoring will take place on site at all times
Communications between mentor and mentee will be via the College coordinator only
Confidentiality policy

5. Benefits of Mentoring Increased networks Self Confidence
Increased work
opportunities
Public speaking skills
Interview Skills
Engage in Social Action
Meet and learn from someone new
CV support
7) 8) 10) Bain &Co, Thoughtworks, #iwill fund, Spirit and NESTA

6. Role of Mentee
Mentees should demonstrate their commitment to the relationship by:
● being proactive in the relationship, setting the agenda for meetings, actively following up on any agreed actions afterwards
● keeping any commitments made e.g. attending meetings or responding to s
● preparing for the mentoring meetings beforehand in order to make the most of the time available
● seeking the mentor’s advice
● listening carefully
● responding to (and acting on) feedback
● respecting confidentiality
● remaining open to new ideas and being receptive to the mentor’s opinions.

7. What happens if……
My mentor does not have the exact experience I’m looking for?
My mentor does not show up?
I have to miss a session?
My mentor and I do not ‘click’?
My mentor secures me a work shadowing opportunity?
My mentor acts or says something inappropriate?

8. What Next? Be prepared for first meeting:
Write a short bio about yourself and your aspirations
Read your mentor bio. Identify:1) what do I want? 2) what’s stopping me? 3) what am I going to do to succeed?
Do some research on what skills/ experience or opportunities you need to achieve your ambition
Enjoy it and
relax!