Mentor our students
Develop your skills, nurture talent and connect your organisation with future graduates.
About the scheme
Mentor Me is a career mentoring programme that matches professionals, working across all sectors, with Manchester Metropolitan University students. It provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain insight into the world of work and increase their confidence. It also helps them to develop key skills that will give them a competitive edge in the graduate labour market.
Why become a mentor?
- It’s a great opportunity to share your sector knowledge and experience
- Develop your skills, including communication and coaching
- Raise the profile of your organisation
- Meet potential future recruits
- It’s rewarding to give something back and help a student progress on their career journey
I gained a sense of giving something back and helping the students, as well as helping to shape the future for NHS Blood and Transplant and the wider NHS.
Who you’ll mentor
Mentor Me is open to students who have already completed their first year of study in any discipline. So you will be typically matched with a student who is in their:
- second or third-year undergraduate degree
- a postgraduate student
Timings: Mentor Me runs throughout the academic year
- Applications open for students to apply for a mentor from September onwards
- Mentors are introduced to students who match their profile from October to August
We suggest that mentors meet with their mentees for a minimum of one hour per month. The relationship can last for as long as you both find it beneficial, which is usually 6 to 12 months.
There are other ways to engage with your mentee, such as a visit to your office, work shadowing or work experience with you or a colleague, attending networking events, or inviting them to connect with you on LinkedIn. These are optional and may be considered once you’ve started to build a relationship with your mentee.
How we’ll support you
- Reviewing all student applications
- Matching you with the mentees who will benefit the most from your experience
The Mentor Me team would be happy to discuss any queries that you may have, please email [email protected].
Next steps
Complete our application form and select which subject areas or levels of study you’re interested in.
I felt the mentoring was extremely useful. It gave me an insight into the ever-evolving students’ concepts towards careers which helped me understand how best to adapt to provide better support. I'm now more aware of how I can enable them to understand the obstacles they may face when it comes to the transition between education and work.