Access Connections Mentoring Program

-REMINDER FOR STUDENT MENTEES-

If you were a student mentee in Semester 2, 2017 or Semester 1 2018, we would greatly appreciate some feedback on the program via this survey:

https://mentoring.unimelb.edu.au/p/p1/surveys/11688/participate

The survey only takes 3 minutes and you’d be making a huge contribution in improving the program for future mentees AND mentors.

The success of ACMP is due in no small part your efforts and involvement, please help us out in making the program great and enjoyable for our next mentors and mentees.

⭐Student video talent volunteer opportunity! ⭐ $50 VOUCHER
The University of Melbourne is developing a series of short videos to encourage students to connect with alumni through career and employability activities.

We are looking for volunteer students to appear in 1 - 3 short videos (1 - 2 minutes each) to talk about the benefits of speaking with alumni through informational/career interviews, the challenges and benefits of networking online and how to present yourself professionally when talking about your skills, values and key strengths.

-What is expected of you?-

Share your point of view and anecdotes of what worked, what didn't work and any practical tips or advice that you think will help and encourage others in the same situation
You will be given a briefing to prepare you but most importantly we want you to be yourself and to bring a positive energy to the filming

Filming will be next week for 3 to 4 hours on Friday 24 August.

In addition to a professional development opportunity and exposure, you will be reimbursed with a Woolworths $50 gift voucher for your time.

-To participate-
Confirm with Daniel Ho by Midday Tuesday 21 August [email protected] – just email through your name, course and student ID and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.

If you were a student mentee in Semester 2, 2017 or Semester 1 2018, please do us a huge favour and give us some feedback on the program via this survey:

https://mentoring.unimelb.edu.au/p/p1/surveys/11688/participate

The survey only takes 3 minutes and you’d be making a huge contribution in improving the program for future mentees AND mentors.

The success of ACMP is due in no small part your efforts and involvement, please help us out in making the program great and enjoyable for our next mentors and mentees.

https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/volunteering-and-leadership/science-delivery

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https://mentoring.unimelb.edu.au/about

UOM Mentoring | Program Overview pages

http://www.abc.net.au/heywire/university-placement-do-country-kids-get-the-raw-end-of-the-deal/8971062

University placement: Do country kids get the raw end of the deal? Everybody has to do it. Rise early, make yourself look pretty, commute to the destination and work an eight hour day impressing your supervisor and colleagues, whilst being enthusiastic, calm and collected and of course, productive. Did I mention this is for free?

Great article in Psychology Today about why mentoring matters

Mentoring Youth Matters Six qualities that make you a good mentor for teens

What is the Access Connections Mentoring Program?

As you approach the final year of your undergraduate study or are well into your graduate degree, you may find it overwhelming to take on important career decision-making and planning that will impact your future after the University. Having a mentor with relevant professional experience will make the transition to employment or further study an incredible learning experience.

Access Connections provides you with the opportunity to be mentored, one on one, by alumni of the University of Melbourne or a member from our University community (i.e. academics and professional staff) – someone who has been in your shoes and will guide you in preparing your best self before stepping onto the professional world. Students and mentors meet at least 3-4 times over the course of Semester 1 until Semester 2, 2018.

Apply for a mentor

PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM WILL HAVE ONE INTAKE (SEMESTER 1) IN 2018. THE NEXT ROUND OF APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN 2019.

The deadline to apply is 20 March 2018. For more information about the program visit our website and attend one of the Mentee Preparation Workshops.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call at 03 8344 2593.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming Student Workshops and to receiving your application! This is a great opportunity to get a jump start on your career - click here to read testimonials from previous participants.

Are you a first year student?

Excited for our Welcome event on Wednesday?

Make sure you register!

Are you an Access Melbourne 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate or Graduate Access Student?

Are you looking for that extra edge to stand out from the crowd? Do you need guidance on which career pathway to choose?

Applications for the Access Connections Mentoring Program are open until 20 March 2018.

This program is open to Access Melbourne 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate and Graduate Access Melbourne students only.

PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM WILL HAVE ONE INTAKE (SEMESTER 1) IN 2018. THE NEXT ROUND OF APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN 2019.

The Access Connections Mentoring Program can connect you with a professional from our University of Melbourne alumni community who can share their experience and provide insights into the professional world. A mentor can help you to expand your career options and strategies post-study, as well as guiding you through any challenges you may face while studying.

The first step to getting a mentor is attending a preparation session. It is compulsory if you want to apply for a mentor in the Access Connections Mentoring Program. To be accepted into the program, you must meet the eligibility requirements. For more information please visit our website here.

Sessions are running from 28 February to 15 March. Register on Careers Online here.