EVENTS CONNECT MENTORS
Be inspired and supported by events industry professionals...
Events Connect Mentor Scheme was created in order to provide future professionals with an inspiring experience whilst studying at Manchester Metropolitan University as well as facilitating opportunities for professional development that will enhance employability.
Be part of the Events Connect Mentor Programme...
How to apply for a mentor…
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Students must be studying the BA (Hons) Events Management Programme or the MSc International Events Management Programme at Manchester Metropolitan University.
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Students undertaking the BA (Hons) Events Management Programme at Manchester Metropolitan University must be in either thier second (L5) or final year (L6) of study.
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To recieve an application form Email Lucy Pittaway
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Complete the application form and return to Lucy Pittaway.
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Record a two minute video of yourself, explaining why you’d like a mentor and what type of events you enjoy/would like to work in.
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The video and application form need to be completed by October.
Programme Structure…
SEPTEMBER: Application and Training
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You will need to complete an application form to register your interest and to provide us with informationt that will help us find a suitable Mentor for you.
OCTOBER: Meet your Mentor
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We will pair you with a suitable mentor, someone who we feel you will get on well with and will inspire and guide you.
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Your first meeting will take place during October. It will be your responsibility to arrange meetings at a mutually agreeable time and place (or online).
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You will set the agenda and goals for what you aim to get from the relationship.
NOVEMBER – APRIL: Mentoring taking place
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You will arrange to meet with your mentor once every 4-6 weeks whilst the programme is live.
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The mentoring will conclude in April
Mentoring explained…
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Mentoring is a one-to-one partnership between a more experienced person (the mentor), and someone who is less experienced (the mentee)
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Involvement in the mentoring programme has the potential to impact upon the mentees immediate and longer term professional development
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The Events Connect Mentoring programme offers mentees informal career guidance, based on a mentor’s experience in the industry
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Mentors can support the mentees in expanding thier events industry network
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Mentors may offer advice regarding the personal and professional skills needed in industry
“One of the highlights of my year has been being part of the The Manchester Metropolitan University event management mentor scheme...this scheme gave us the chance to meet, nurture and hopefully steer an amazing cohort of students as they embark on their career...The focus and determination of these students is incredible so if you get an application from an MMU student give them 30 minutes of your time. We will continue to be part of this great programme and hope to give talented students their first step on the ladder in the coming years.”
2021 Events Connect Mentor