Do you work within a digital skills role in areas such as data science, AI, cyber security, digital engineering, UX Design, games technology or sustainable development? Would you like to share your experience with our skills bootcamp learners?
UWE Bristol are looking to work with a number of individuals to act as mentors across our skills bootcamps, supporting our learners as they develop their new skills and search for their next career opportunity.
Register your interest to become a mentor
What is an industry mentor?
Acting as a mentor you will support learners by providing guidance and share your experiences and knowledge from your area of expertise.
As part of your mentoring sessions, you will look to help your mentee(s) to:
- Map their next steps in their chosen career path
- Identify key skills needed for potential job opportunities
- Provide feedback on work they develop as part of their bootcamp portfolio
- Provide your perspective on your industry and give exposure to best practice
- Introduce them to your role or other suitable roles to understand the industry further
- Provide a networking experience to your mentee
Why become a mentor?
While you will be supporting our learners, acting as a mentor, you can also support your own personal development. Mentoring can be rewarding and provide you with insight from those looking to enter your industry and for you to learn from their experiences.
Our mentoring scheme will also give you the opportunity to:
- Engage with our curriculum
- Take part in a half day mentoring skills workshop to gain new transferrable skills
- Receive a digital badge to showcase your experience in mentorship
Required skills/commitment
As a skills bootcamp mentor, you will:
- Have 3+ years’ industry experience in one of the following areas:
- Data Science & AI
- Digital Engineering
- User Experience &Design
- Games Technology
- Cyber Security
- Be able to commit to meeting with your mentee(s) once a fortnight over a 2- 3-month period (this will usually be online)
- Be willing to inspire, encourage and guide learners looking to start their career in your industry
- Share your own experiences and examples with your mentee(s)
FAQ’s
I have less than 3 years industry experience, can I still become a mentor?
While we ask for 3 years industry experience, we would be happy to speak to anyone with less than this, that feels they would be able to contribute positively to the programme
Do I need to live in/near Bristol?
As sessions will run online you do not have to live in the Bristol area
Will I be paid for this?
Our mentoring positions are generally unpaid; however mentors will receive half day training workshop to develop their mentoring skills and a digital badge at the end of their involvement.