Employability Mentoring Scheme

What is Mentoring?

Mentoring is a relationship usually between a younger, less experienced person (the Mentee) and a more mature, experienced person who can inspire and motivate the young person to succeed (the Mentor).

This pilot programme will support students with the transition from university to work and aims to ensure students are equipped to gain graduate level employment
Mentors are recruited from members of The University of Northampton Alumni who have been trained to work with students to support them in this transition
Mentors provide advice on graduate recruitment schemes, searching and applying for suitable jobs, writing CVs, interview skills, and also provide an insight into the world of work and a particular industry

This programme will run from February to June 2012
Mentors are matched to work one on one with the mentees; career interests, course of study and gender are all considered for the matching process
After mentors and mentees had received their training, they meet at least once a month, at the mentor's place of work
Mentors also provided support between meetings through email and phone contact
An introductory meeting brings all mentors and mentees together at the start of the programme and this will conclude with an end of year celebration event
Mentees are then required to provide an end of year report

This years Employability Mentoring Scheme is aimed at undergraduate students from 'under-represented' groups in their second year
Students are eligible to take part in the programme if they meet the specific criteria

Applications for the pilot scheme have now closed but please keep checking this web page for further information regarding applications for the intake for future Employability Mentoring Schemes