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Mentoring is a great way to help enhance employability of our students.

Every mentoring relationship is different and students have varied needs when it comes to finding a suitable mentor.

A student might want to have a mentor in a sector they’re interested in as a career, or they might want a mentor who will specifically work with them to increase their confidence. It might be that you meet with your student once a month, or it could be only every couple of months. We work with you and the student to ensure every match is as relevant as possible.

At present, mentoring opportunities are assigned on a needs basis. Students may have requested a mentor or they may have been recommended one as part of their ongoing development.

We will get in touch with you when an opportunity arises that matches your profile and you’ll have the chance to discuss this with a member of the Alumni team before accepting the match. From there, we will work with you to ensure you feel as supported as possible throughout the relationship

Colleges at the University are regularly organizing events where guest speakers come in and deliver talks related to their academic field.

If you would be interested in sharing your area of expertise with our current students and staff, please let us know!

We are always seeking support from UOB alumni to assist our students to start a successful career. You could:

• Provide insight into current business demands
• Speak to students and inspire and encourage them to enter into their chosen profession
• Represent your company/organization at UOB careers day
• Offer students job placement and training opportunities
• Recruit a recent graduate at your organization

We value our alumni’s contribution to the university induction days sharing their experiences with prospective students.

Join hands with the Business Incubator Center at the university to support entrepreneurial students from all disciplines who aspire to run their own businesses or social enterprises. The center supports students through training, mentorship and start-up office space to help them get their business up and running.

You can support the center by:

• • Providing mentorship to a young entrepreneur
  • Give a talk about your career and your company development
  • Run a skills workshop
  • Be a judge at a pitching competition

You can provide support to current students’ research projects from all disciplines. Students can benefit from your expertise and