The University of Worcester Student Mentor Scheme

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The University of Worcester Student Mentor
Scheme
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Welcome to the advanced mentor training for
University of Worcester students.This builds
on the introductory mentor training and is
designed to provide support and guidance to help
you in the more complex mentoring roles you will
undertake as you engage in outreach activities.
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The purpose of this training is to give you a
greater confidence and understanding of your role
as an ambassador and mentor. It will introduce
you to a range of models, theories and practical
skills to help you carry out the role
effectively.This training will develop your
mentoring abilities and will deepen and extend
your communication skills
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A greater degree of independent working More
responsibility you may be working on your own
without tutor supervision More opportunity to
share your enthusiasm for subject based sessions
The opportunity to get involved with extended
projects either as an individual or in a team
The opportunity to provide inspiration to young
people, opening their eyes to new horizons
Additional training from the project staff
through a team approach
As an advanced level mentor you will have
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The key aim of working as an advanced mentor is
to engage with potential studentsTo help them
to raise their aspirations, self belief and
attainment.To improve their understanding of
the HE options available to them and of the
benefits of HE.To prepare them for HE so that
they have a better idea of what to expect once
they start their course.This will include young
people from backgrounds where participation in
Higher Education is low.
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Additionally you will have the opportunity to
raise the profile of The University of Worcester
amongst not just prospective students but also
parents, teachers, careers advisors and the
general public.
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Being an advanced mentor provides excellent
personal and professional development. You will
develop your interpersonal, organisational and
team working skills. The key communication
skills and mentoring experience of the advanced
mentor are highly prized. Employability
you will have valuable experience to add to your
CV and a demonstration of skills not taught on
your degree. Representing your university
you will develop a sense of pride in your
university. Meet new people great way to
make new friends. Earn while you learn!
Benefits of being a University of Worcester
Mentor
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You will make real difference to young people
with academic potential through Developing
their self worth, motivation, confidence and
study skills Helping them research and
understand the different options available to
them when they leave school Showing them that
going to university is possible, interesting and
fun Sharing your experience of what
university is like
Benefits of being a University of Worcester
Mentor
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Any Questions?
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