MENTOR A YOUNG PERSON
Careers support for young people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic heritage.
“Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.”
— Laila Gifty Akita
contribute content
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Complete a short career profile that can be shared with our online community.
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Send us volunteering and work experience opportunities to share with our online community
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Send us interesting information, such as events, courses or scholarships, to share with our online community.
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Participate in an 'ask the expert' video interview.
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Participate in the #SLLYSpeaks Careers podcast.
MENTOR
We are looking for mentors who have at least three years experience in their role or running their business, or education mentors who want to offer peer mentoring.
We ask mentors to volunteer for 6-months. In this time you will:
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Meet your mentee a minimum of six times (this can be online or via video call)
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Help with planning and mapping mentee's education, career or business goals
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Organise a "work shadow" day or week, dependant on what you can provide.
Find out more about the scheme here.
Speak at an event
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Attend one of our monthly intimate breakfast events and share career or business insights with six young people from the SLLY community.
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Participate in an online Careers Class or webinar.
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Contribute to a panel discussion at one of our insight events.
- Facilitate a workshop at one of our Alternative Skills Academies.
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Share event flyer within your networks and on social media.
See our event gallery here.