Why become a mentee?

  • Support in navigating post-16 and post-18 options.
  • Develop a greater understanding of routes into sectors of interest.
  • Support to overcome barriers to FE/HE and apprenticeships
  • Develop employability skills, such as communication, confidence and time management.
  • Gain a competitive edge by receiving guidance from current students.
  • Explore higher education pathways which link to chosen careers.
  • Free, bespoke, impartial advice on future career goals.
  • Support with writing CVs, covering letters and applications.

Mentee Testimonials

“Being part of the mentoring project, my academic confidence has increased significantly. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know my mentor, I have developed that close relationship with her to feel comfortable to ask any questions and to be honest about my concerns. The opportunities the project offers are fantastic and have helped me make decisions for my future that I had considered in the past. I feel more confident to make decisions regarding my further education. Thank you to all the staff and the school for the experience.”- mentee

“I’m finding the mentoring programme really helpful! My mentor has been really understanding and useful, especially with explaining student finance (which has helped reduce a lot of my stress about affording uni!) and how to research all my options.” – mentee

“I have nothing but praise for the team at the reaching wider mentoring scheme. This opportunity has really helped me in so many ways. Not only through my amazing mentor who has helped me massively with general worries and queries about university but also by covering the cost of my visit to a potential University. This trip proved to be the most helpful out of all my visits and by the reaching wider scheme aiding me financially I was able to ensure my full focus was on making the right decision for my future. I really can’t thank the team enough they have been nothing but helpful and so lovely through the whole process, I’m so happy I made the decision to join!” – mentee