"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction." - John C. Crosby
Female Engineers Mentoring Scheme
What is the Mentoring Scheme?
Industry professionals and career services consistently advise us that finding a mentor is one of the best ways to prepare for a STEM career. However, for students who have not yet worked in the industry or developed a genuine network, this can seem like an impossible task. To help forge these links, we will find graduates currently working in STEM fields and who are committed to supporting diversity to act as mentors. At the beginning of the academic year we will introduce the mentoring scheme to our members. Mentors and mentees will be paired based on the mentees' desired goals and career aspirations. Mentors are contacted usually in the period July to September to gauge interest in participation. The scheme officially runs from October to April the following year (one academic session).
What can you get out of the scheme as a mentee?
• Increased self-confidence and motivation • Receive support and challenge in formulating a clear sense of personal direction • Receive support which is immediately relevant to what you are doing • A sounding board to discuss ideas and approaches before action is taken • A source of knowledge and experience to tap into
What will being a mentor involve?
Each mentor-mentee relationship will differ, but if you wish to be a mentor we do ask for the following commitments:
To hold four one-hour meetings throughout the academic year to be arranged by you and your mentee at times that suit best. These will take place over Zoom or Skype and most likely during working hours.
To fill out a form at each meeting with brief notes describing the targets that you and the mentee have set and how the mentee will meet these objectives.
To help create a strategy with your mentee in order to meet these targets.
To actively encourage your mentee as they work towards these goals.
As part of the mentor's application, to supply LinkedIn details and a short description of their career for promotional purposes.
NOTE: As a mentor you are not obliged to offer academic help. The goals will be based around professional skills and are not related to the students' assignments or studies.
Who can be a mentor?
We are predominately looking for female or non-binary professionals within the engineering/STEM industry. All professionals must have a STEM degree, preferably in engineering as this is what most of our members study. All mentors need to have permission from their place of work to be involved with the scheme on their behalf. You do not have to be a University of Glasgow Alumni to participate. Mentors and mentees can meet online, so it is not required to live in Glasgow.
*Our mentor interest form is now closed for Year 2023-2024.