“I am proud to say I am currently working as a Production Coordinator for a new Channel 5 series (and it’s all because of my mentor!)” Mentee
“By focusing on developing networking abilities, I heard about an opportunity with It’s My Shout and asked around for a contact person. I have been offered work experience in April on a short feature as a script supervisor” Mentee
As part of its CPD support, the union provides a mentoring program. In operation since 2012, the peer to peer, branch lead schemes each have objectives of recruiting and developing talent. Each scheme approach is tailored and includes:
- recruitment and training of mentors and mentees,
- framework of pairing mentors/mentees
- plus a range of either 1-2-1/group mentoring, workshops and networking events.
Being a mentor enables you to get involved in professional development of others, give back plus also develop your own skills and networking opportunities. Being a mentee means you can collaborate with your mentor to grow your skills, make better decisions, and gain new perspectives on your life and career.
For more information, or to get involved, please email Jade Gordon, Vocational Training Officer: [email protected]