Melbourne School of Engineering

Engineering Mentoring Program

What is Mentoring?

Mentoring provides guidance and support in a mutually beneficial partnership. It does so by connecting a more experienced person (the mentor) with a less experienced person (the mentee).

The Career Mentoring Program for later year students about to the make the transition from university into the workforce.

About the Career Mentoring Program

As a later year student (penultimate or final year) you can apply to be matched with either a postgraduate student or career mentor who is a professional engineer. Your mentor will assist you to manage your transition into the workplace and facilitate your professional networking skills. The program runs from April to November.

Both mentors and students will receive a copy of the Mentoring Guidelines Booklet, prepared specifically for the program, to assist with the development of the mentoring relationship. Resources will also be available on the website.

Commitment required

The student and their mentor will agree to:

  • Attend the introductory event(s)
  • Complete a participation agreement form
  • Have regular contact (up to four meetings per semester/year, email or telephone calls in between, monthly if possible)
  • Set professional development goals
  • Participate in evaluation of the program
How to apply

Please apply through the Career Mentoring Connection website.

Other resources
Contact

For further information about the Career Mentoring Program contact:

Leisha Mitchell

Coordinator, Career Mentor Connection
Careers & Employment
The University of Melbourne
p) +  61 3 8344 337
f) + 61 3 9348 1237
e) leisham@unimelb.edu.au
w) www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers