Student Mentoring Programme Workshop
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This document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop training mentors for a student mentoring program. The workshop will introduce mentors to Business in the Community, outline the mentoring program and the roles of mentors. It will also provide an overview of the two participating schools. The training will cover child protection guidelines, planning mentoring sessions, potential session topics and a mentoring schedule. Mentors will learn about the benefits of mentoring for students, schools and volunteers. They will discuss the skills of good mentors and practice mentoring techniques. The goal is to enable mentors' development and ensure they understand how to support students in their education and career pathways.
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Student Mentoring Programme Workshop
- 1. Business Action on Education Student Mentoring Programme Workshop Endo /Marian College & Mercy Secondary School Inchicore Thursday 23rd September 2017
- 2. Agenda for Today’s Session • Introductions • Overview of Business In The Community • Outline of the Student Mentoring Programme • Role of a Mentor • Planning your Mentoring Sessions • Overview of Marian College – Oonagh McCaul, Principal • Overview of Mercy Secondary School Inchicore – Michelle O’Kelly, Deputy Principal • Child Protection Guidelines + Mentoring Resources
- 4. Icebreaker Activity • 1. My name is • 2. At work, I … • 3. The reason I have signed up to the Student Mentoring programme is … • 4. Previous Volunteering experience • 5. Some of the strengths I can bring to a mentoring relationship are … • 6. One of my worries about being a Mentor is … • 7. The most important thing I hope my mentee will gain is …
- 5. Aims & Objectives of Training Aims: To explore the principles & procedures of the Mentoring Programme to enable your development as a Mentor Objectives: By the end of this session you should be able to… • Understand the context of the SBP Mentoring Programme • Understand the principles of the student mentoring programme and how it operates • Understand your role as a mentor in the programme • Know about the school you will be working with as part of this programme
- 7. BITCI’s Education Programmes Our Objectives: Supporting education policy of Govt. Reducing student dropout rates CSR for companies Over the past decade, we have facilitated over 340 partnerships between schools and business, impacting over 36,500 students all around Ireland. Over 6000 employees in 175 companies have engaged with the programme.
- 8. Retention Rates & the School Completion Programme
- 9. The Student Mentoring Programme The benefits of the student mentoring programme include: • Schools - Supporting the school in the preparation of students for the transition from second level to further education or employment. (create a vision for the student) • Students - Assist students considering their career pathway (diversify the vision for the student) • Students - Promote students value of and engagement in their own education • Volunteers - Enable volunteers give something back to the community while developing their communication and interpersonal skills. Turn to Section 1, Page 4 of the Mentoring Training Manual
- 10. Marian College, Lansdowne Road
- 11. Mercy Secondary School, Inchicore Mercy Students takeover of the Irish Times Women’s Podcast – Episode 154 on 9th October 2017 - https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/the-women-s-podcast-mercy-me-mercy-school-inchicore-students- take-over-1.3249517
- 12. The Student Mentoring Programme High impact for both volunteer and student alike as per evaluations: “Before this programme I didn’t think the leaving cert was that important; now after seeing my mentor in a great job with her own office I see now that your leaving cert is like your passport to success” “It encouraged me to aspire to go on to college as I am now the first boy in my entire family to go on to 3rd level education” “The best thing [about the programme] was getting advice about everything I was telling him, whether it was social, college or job opportunities” “My mentor was great in that I was able to narrow down my options for college and now have a set goal because of her help” “Having someone who doesn’t judge you to listen and support you” Source: Student Evaluations of the Mentoring programme during 2015-2017
- 13. The Student Mentoring Programme Eoin Speight’s Story
- 14. Lauren and Elsa’s Story …
- 16. #MentoringMatters @Action_on_ed Group Activity In groups of 4+ … • What are the skills and qualities of a good mentor? • Identify a person (preferably not a relative) who was a form of mentor to you in your life. Why was that person so important to you? What was the result of their mentoring to you? … then feedback to the rest of the room.
- 17. The Mentoring Role What IS a mentor? • Is a positive role model • Is a non judgemental listener • Is a resource • Is an informal resource
- 18. The Mentoring Role • What are the characteristics of a good mentor?
- 19. The Mentoring Role What are the core skills of a mentor? • Feedback & Communication • Support of the Mentee • Listening, Listening, Listening… Turn to Section 4, Pages 17 – 18 of the Mentoring Training Manual
- 20. The Mentoring Role What did you talk about at your first mentoring session?
- 21. The Mentoring Role • What tips or advice would you give new mentors?
- 22. Potential Mentoring Options • CVs & Cover Letters • Interview Skills • Mock Interviews • Presentation Skills • Researching your Ideal Course or Career • Work Shadowing • Site Visits • Goal Planning Turn to Section 5, Pages 19 – 22 of the Mentoring Training Manual
- 23. Possible Mentoring Schedule • 07/02/18 – Introductory ‘getting to know you’ session + looking at the Activity options in the manual • 28/02/18 - Use of Career Personality Testing Questionnaires to uncover career areas of interest • 21/03/18 – Career talk from a Mentor’s colleague in Beauty Therapy / An Garda Siochána • 11/04/18 – Designing a CV and Cover Letter with your Mentee – Preparing an application for a summer job • 02/05/18 – Interview Questions Research and Mock Interview roleplay • 23/05/18 - Social Event • 19/09/18 - Setting up a Blog or Website for the Mentee or Working on Presentation Skills • 10/10/18 – Using Course and Career websites to research your Mentee’s CAO application
- 24. The Mentoring Role Good Practice Guidelines for Mentors Ireland’s ‘Children First Guidelines’ How to deal with a disclosure should it arise • Communicate to student your obligation to report • Communicate to Designated Liaison Turn to Section 3, Pages 12 – 15 of the Mentoring Training Manual
- 25. The Student Mentoring Programme Next Steps • Student Training in Marian & Mercy – late November/early December • Partnership Launch – Friday the 15th December – 10am in Endo • Programme Launches: Wednesday 17th January 2018 Mercy Inchicore @ 10am Marian College @ 12pm • Mentoring Days & Times – Wednesday every 3rd week at 2pm (commencing Wednesday the 7th February) • Feedback Session – April 2018 • Group Activity Date (Social) – May 2018
- 27. What is the ‘Skills to Succeed’ Academy? • “A free, interactive, online training portal” • Aimed at disadvantaged young people (15-24) to “build skills and confidence to make career choices + develop key employability skills” • Launched in Ireland in May 2017 in partnership with Dept. of Social Protection • Used by BITCI in our Employment and Education programmes • 36 Online Modules • Videos, Quizzes, Roleplays, Interactive Exercises • ‘Decision-based Learning’ – Instant feedback •
- 28. The ‘Skills to Succeed’ Academy Video Link: Introduction to the Accenture Skills to Succeed Academy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PgVubKaTVo
- 32. Thank You
Editor's Notes
- HRI have been involved since 2008 – 8 years with Curragh PP school.
- Tie in what the teacher has discussed with this slide….. (This slide will be updated with most recent evaluation comments) Insert Successful story of Mentor/Mentee relationship At our presentation of certs event which takes place at the of the 2 years for all mentors and mentees, testimonials are provided by the participants. Mentors often speak about the fact that they feel that they have often ‘gotten more out of the experience’ than maybe their mentees have!
- At this point introduce Teacher giving input on the school and the students and the impact the programme should have on the group chosen. This will have been agreed in advance with the teacher.
- Note – Calander of dates will be given at Launch. Talk about examples of Group events and cost involved, which is bourne by company – and the option for cost negative options to the company. Discuss any ideas of individual activities if not done already in workshop.
- So moving into the workshop…..pose the question, without first bringing up the responses on the slide… Then use Group Exercise Exercise 2 in the training agenda…… Identify an individual who acted as a mentor to you. Think why they were important to you. Recall and write down the qualities that made them so valued. Then get each person to feed this back and capture their responses. Discuss the commonalities and then move into the slide responses which reflect best practice and are in our Company Training Pack. Expanded slide information Is someone willing to involve themselves in the school life of the child. Is a positive role model exhibiting a standard of behaviour that models honesty, trust, and respect for others. The student may look to their mentor for an example in occupation, dress, personal habits, and demeanour. Is a non judgemental listener maintaining open communications with their student while allowing for expression of positive and negative attitudes, feelings and thoughts. Is a resource that exposes the student to new and challenging opportunities and shares their own skills and talents with the student. Is a guide on good behaviour, promoting and modelling positive behaviours rather than negative. Is an informal resource that can open the door to many activities and experiences that the student may never have an opportunity to engage in (ERSI) assisting decision making to college.
- Pose the question to the group before raising the bullet points and reflect on group answers and points on slide Training Pack If there is something that you don’t understand, ask the student to clarify what they are saying. If you feel that the student is nervous, reassure the student. Try not to use “business speak” or slang when speaking. ( Prior to workshop ask Company Coordinator for examples of acronyms used in their company) Don’t be afraid to ask how the student is feeling. This can shift the conversation on to a more real level. Look at the different styles of listening on the grid on the next page. See what styles you display and identify those that you might need to work on. Further Listening Techniques on page 17 of Company Training Manual.
- Pose the question to the group before raising the bullet points and reflect on group answers and points on slide Training Pack If there is something that you don’t understand, ask the student to clarify what they are saying. If you feel that the student is nervous, reassure the student. Try not to use “business speak” or slang when speaking. ( Prior to workshop ask Company Coordinator for examples of acronyms used in their company) Don’t be afraid to ask how the student is feeling. This can shift the conversation on to a more real level. Look at the different styles of listening on the grid on the next page. See what styles you display and identify those that you might need to work on. Further Listening Techniques on page 17 of Company Training Manual.
- Explain that footage was taken at Mentor event and background to the event.
- Pose the question to the group before raising the bullet points and reflect on group answers and points on slide Training Pack If there is something that you don’t understand, ask the student to clarify what they are saying. If you feel that the student is nervous, reassure the student. Try not to use “business speak” or slang when speaking. ( Prior to workshop ask Company Coordinator for examples of acronyms used in their company) Don’t be afraid to ask how the student is feeling. This can shift the conversation on to a more real level. Look at the different styles of listening on the grid on the next page. See what styles you display and identify those that you might need to work on. Further Listening Techniques on page 17 of Company Training Manual.
- Note – Calander of dates will be given at Launch. Talk about examples of Group events and cost involved, which is bourne by company – and the option for cost negative options to the company. Discuss any ideas of individual activities if not done already in workshop.
- At this point introduce Teacher giving input on the school and the students and the impact the programme should have on the group chosen. This will have been agreed in advance with the teacher.
- At this point introduce Teacher giving input on the school and the students and the impact the programme should have on the group chosen. This will have been agreed in advance with the teacher.
- Thank Everyone for taking the time to attend and most of all for Committing to be a mentor.