Student Mentoring Programme
This programme strives to encourage students to stay in school, increase their self-esteem, self confidence and develop an awareness of the workplace over the course of their senior cycle. The mentor acts as an additional support to students to keep them focused on study and subtly communicating the importance of school completion. Helping students recognise their good qualities, learn to value themselves and be capable of developing to their full potential.
The role of the mentor
- Encourage students to stay in school and to understand the value of their education.
- Increase their self confidence and self-esteem.
- Help them develop an awareness of the workplace and build employability skills.
- Discuss further education and training options of interest to them.
- Improve social and communication skills.
Mentor commitment
1 hour every 3 weeks during term time. The sessions will take place at your place of business and during the working day and discuss topics such as
- career potential or direction,
- researching college options,
- approaches to study,
- CV writing,
- interview preparation, etc.
Mentor Training & Support
Every mentor will receive full training on what is involved in the programme from BITCI and regular feedback sessions allow the programme run smoothly every year.
Real voices. Real impact. Learn more about our Student Mentoring Programme.
“It really helped me figure out what I wanted to do after school when people ask me what I wanted to do after school I don’t just shrug my shoulder and say I don’t know!! Now I can explain I want to be a nurse. My mentor helped me and encouraged me to go for it”
“It was hugely rewarding to see my mentee grow in confidence over the 2-year period. She went from having no confidence in terms of the working world to securing a part-time job and applying for a 3rd level course. Really delighted for her!”
"I hugely enjoyed building a relationship with my student and being an outlet for them. I really looked forward to our meetings every month and it was hugely rewarding to see my student grow in confidence"
“Attendance was a huge benefit. One student in particular was high risk of being an early school leaver. His attendance greatly improved and his engagement in school has been fantastic”
Register your interest for your company or school to participate
The Student Mentoring Programme is funded by basis.point and Tusla. basis.point is the Irish Fund industry’s initiative to make a difference to those in need.
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