What is it?
The scheme is a programme for
undergraduate home students of Black British, African, Caribbean
and Asian descent. It links students with professional managers or
executives to enhance their employability through confidence
building, networking and development of the key skills all
employers seek. The programme is a chance for students to
learn about the opportunities available in specific career areas. A
certificate is awarded to all participants on completion.
Certificate Award
Evening, June 2011
Who is the scheme
for?
Undergraduate home students of
all years of Black British, African, Caribbean or Asian
descent.
How long does it
last?
The programme lasts from October
to May. Regular mentor/student meetings are held at the mentor's
office or another pre-arranged venue. Induction events precede this
in October.
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Sandra Hutchinson,
from HMRC who has
been mentoring
Westminster students
for many years and was Mentor of the Year in
2010.
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What commitment is
involved?
You will be expected to:
- Attend an induction session
- Attend the introduction seminar
- Attend at least one workplace visit per month
- Keep in phone contact with your mentor regularly
- Attend the mid-term evaluation event in February
- Submit a short report at the end of the scheme
- Complete and return an Evaluation Questionnaire
- Attend the Award Certificate Ceremony in May
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Lorin, a 3rd year Law (LLB)
student who was mentored by Matt Pollard of HM
Treasury, receiving her award for Mentee of the Year
2011 from the Vice Chancellor, Professor Geoffrey Petts.
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Mentor, Loraine Martins of the Olympic Delivery
Authority, has contributed to a blog about her experience of
the scheme in 2009. Loraine went on to mentor
Westminster students in 2010 and 2011. View
Loraine's blog entry
about her mentoring experience
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What sort of Employers
participate?
Last year’s scheme included:
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Applications for the 2011/2012 scheme is now
closed.
How do I apply?
Click here to download an application
form and then return to Frances Gow at f.gow@westminster.ac.uk
Interviews will be held in October 2011.
If you are interested in applying or would
like more information about the scheme contact Frances Gow or
e-mail her at f.gow@westminster.ac.uk