Mentoring scheme for ethnic minority undergraduates

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.

Sandra Hutchinson,

from HMRC who has been mentoring

Westminster students for many years and was Mentor of the Year in 2010.

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

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.

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

What sort of Employers participate?

Last year’s scheme included:

HM Treasury
NatWest Bank
Amnesty International
House of Commons
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
Comic Relief
Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors
Olympic Delivery Authority
Fujitsu

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