About the program
The Higher Education Mentoring Program aims to complement your career aspirations and interests with the skills and knowledge of an industry related professional. The program is designed to give you exposure to the practical realities of working within the Hospitality, Tourism, Events, and Culinary industries.
Participating in this program will give you the opportunity to:
- Increase your industry understanding
- Develop and build professional networks
- Identify your interests and skills and match them to appropriate careers
- Broaden your knowledge of the career options open to you
- Gain job hunting advice, techniques and career guidance from a mentor with professional experience in a relevant field
- Enhance your communication and interpersonal skills to ensure “job readiness” that future employers look for in candidates
Applications close 4pm on Monday 5 March.
Duration
The program will run for eight months.
What is involved
- Induction (prior to program start)
- Informal meet and greet
- At least one additional face-to-face meeting with your assigned mentor
- Monthly contact by phone or email with your mentor
- Support from the Careers Coordinator and Associate Dean of Faculty of Higher Education
Who are the mentors
The mentors have extensive and specialised industry knowledge and experience. They are all committted to the development of Hospitality, Foods, Tourism and Events industries and creating a sustainable workforce.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- be studying a degree
- have completed at least one year of studies
- be able to demonstrate strong academic performance
- be open to learning and sharing your story; be prepared to engage
- be committed to completing the induction process and proceeding 8 month timeframe
How to apply
Complete the online application form via CareerHub
As part of the application form, you must:
- complete a series of questions
- submit a current resume
- provide a written reference from a teacher or Angliss staff member to support your application.
Applications close 4pm on Monday 5 March 2018.
What others said about the program
'I learned from him about how to apply for a job, being more professional, and he is also a source of motivation for me to develop myself.'
‘Really think about your future and what areas you are uncertain about. These are the questions and areas your mentor can offer you advice and hopefully give you ideas on what to look into'.
‘I liked that they paired me up with someone who had experience in the areas I was interested in!'
More information
Contact Careers & Employment in Building C, Level 1 | careers@angliss.edu.au