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Mentorship Programme
Overview
- Platform for students to be connected to industry of interest and discover career preferences, personality profiles and goals
- Develop students holistically through a support network of esteemed alumni and industry partners
- Contact time in the region of 10 hours spread over 4 months (email, phone, social media platforms, physical meet-ups)
- Manual matching of mentors and mentees will be conducted by Student Careers team with closest education/industry fit
- Mentors and Mentees to sign an agreement upon pairing
- Mentors and Mentees to complete an evaluation at the end of programme
- with closest education/industry fit
Be a Mentee
The Mentorship Programme provides JCUS Undergraduates and Postgraduates (Student Mentee) a platform to be connected to industry of interest, seek advice from Alumni and Industry Mentors about the working world and hear real-life experiences from someone who has overcome challenges in their workplace.
Note: This programme is not designed to help you land a job after graduation.
Applicants must be:- Current JCU student with an active status (i.e. students who are not undergoing deferment or Leave of Absence)
- Must be able to commit to 4 months of mentorship programme
- Each student is limited to participating only once
- Programme to commence in between the trimester of your studies
- Recommended frequency of communication will be at least once a month for 4 months (email, phone, social media platforms, physical meet-ups)
- No cost for Mentees to sign up for this programme
- Applicable to both local and international students
- Gain insights into industry trends, practices, and workplace ethics
- Develop specific competencies relevant to industry and role
- Gain practical advice, encouragement and support
- Gain valuable insight for transition to the working world after graduation
- Increase personal and professional confidence
- Become more empowered to make decisions
- Develop strategies for dealing with both personal and academic issues
- Identify goals and establish a sense of direction
- Expand network of influence
Be a Mentor
Your Mentee will count on you for:
- Professional advice
- Industry experience
- Support and guidance
- Shape the future generation of the industry workforce
- Guide individuals through learning beyond classrooms
- Develop and enhance personal leadership and coaching style
- Benefit from a sense of fulfilment and personal growth
- Positive impact and contribution to student’s future career
- Enhance self-development by gaining new perspectives from Mentees
- Gain insights by working with mentees from various background
- At least 5 years working experience
- Contact time in the region of 10 hours spread over 4 months (email, phone, social media platforms, physical meet-ups)
- Able to commit to 4 months of mentorship
- Have a passion for supporting and contribute to the younger members of society
Mentorship Programme FAQs
Q: How do I register on the platform?
A: Simply sign up and register as a Mentor/Mentee. A Student Careers Officer will follow up with you.
Q: How do I match with a Mentor?
A: Mentors will be paired with Mentees with closest education/industry fit to their declared career interests. The matching service will be done by the Student Careers Officers.
Q: How long will the commitment be?
A: 4 months of structured Mentorship Programme. We strongly encourage Student Mentees to have frequent contact of 10 hours across 4 months with your Mentors.
Q: What am I expected to do?
A: Mentors are expected to offer professional advice, share industry experience, and provide guidance in the capacity of an independent advisor to the Student Mentee on his/her career choice. Student Mentees are expected to establish expectations and objectives with the Mentor, and adopt a positive and open-minded attitude at all times towards learning from the Mentor. A briefing will be conducted for Student Mentees.
Q: Are there any potential risks to me or my company?
A: No. However, do note that it is not appropriate for Mentors and Mentees to engage in any form of business transactions. The relationship should be strictly professional.
Q: If I sign up, will it be guaranteed that I will be matched with a Mentor?
A: We strive to match you to a Mentor with closest education/industry fit to your declared career interests. Do note that there is limited slots for the Mentorship Programme in each trimester.
Q: What if my Mentor/Mentee does not respond to me or rise of potential issue?
A: We advise you to contact the Student Careers Office and we will provide full support to resolve the situation.
Q: Who should I contact for any enquiries?
A: Simply drop us an email at [email protected]
JCU Mentorship application period (subject to changes yearly)
Study period | Application Form and Resume Submission | Confirmation of Placement |
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SP53 / 2022 | 1 Aug 2022 to 30 Sep 2022 | 29 Oct 2022 |
SP51 / 2023 | 1 Dec 2022 to 16 Jan 2023 | 3 March 2023 |
SP52 / 2023 | 1 April 2023 to 22 May 2023 | 30 June 2023 |
SP53 / 2023 | 1 Aug 2023 to 18 Sep 2023 | 27 October 2023 |