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University of East London East London Business Alliance Mentoring Scheme

Discover the UEL East London Business Alliance Mentoring Scheme led by Raksha Mehta. Learn about mentoring, aims, preparation, mentor role, and mentee selection process. This scheme aims to connect students with mentors, develop professional skills, and bridge academic and work life. Mentees gain from mentor experiences, receive honest appraisals, and define goals with support. Stand out with mentoring and access opportunities through this impactful program.

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University of East London East London Business Alliance Mentoring Scheme

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  1. University of East LondonEast London Business Alliance Mentoring Scheme Raksha Mehta Mentoring Coordinator

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Preparing for meetings • 12 point plan – remain flexible • Set objectives – mentoring record session • Ask questions – set challenges and homework • Monitor progress – reflective diary

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Standing out – Mentoring & Placements • http://employability.uelconnect.org.uk/pages/videos/127/standing_out_mentoring_and_placements.html

  10. Impact of Mentoring

  11. Thank you Raksha Mehta R.Mehta@uel.ac.uk employability@uel.ac.uk www.uel.ac.uk/eet 0208 223 2424

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