The EDUC Staff Mentoring Programme brings together two employees (one mentor and one mentee) working in the same professional field, of two different EDUC universities, to foster professional development and career growth while building an inclusive European culture and multiplying networks.
The program offers a total of 8 spots per university, divided into four mentors and four mentees.
Trainer: Prof. Rob Bongaardt (usn.no) holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. He works at the University of South-Eastern Norway as a full Professor of Mental Health. His teaching and research have an impact on the continuing education of mental health care professionals, leadership coaches, research leaders, and Ph.D. supervisors (and those who train them). In this capacity, he supports those who support others in various walks of daily life and work.
To join the programme, please complete one of these forms until 23 February 2025
Why?
The mentoring programme is a tool for development of competence regarding the position of the mentor and the mentee.
Among the objectives for participation of mentors and mentees are:
- Knowledge and skills development
- Networking
- Expertise and best practice-sharing
- Opportunity to up-skill mentoring and communication skills (for mentors)
You are welcome to apply as a mentor if you:
- Have more than three years’ work experience in your current role
- Speak fluently English (minimum B1 level)
- Are willing to share your experience as an expert in your field
- Are able to commit around 12 hours in total during the 6 months of the programme
You are welcome to apply as a mentee if you:
- Have less than three years’ work experience in your current role
- Speak fluently English (minimum B1 level)
- Are willing to develop your expertise in your professional field
- Are able to commit around 12 hours in total during the 6 months of the programme
How?
Mentoring sessions will take place during participants' working time.
The mentee and the mentor are committed to:
- - a minimum of 1 online meeting per month for a 6-months period
- - 4 group sessions:
- 20 March 2025: Masterclass for mentors (10:00-11:30) and mentees (13:00-14:30)
- 20 March 2025: Kick-off Meeting for mentors and mentees (10:00-11:30)
- 4 June 2025: Chek-In Meeting for mentors and mentees (10:00-11:30)
- 23 October: 2025 Wrap-Up Meeting for mentors and mentees (13:00-14:30)
Workload: 12 hours
The selection process will be carried out by the Mentoring program working group at EDUC- alliance level.
The criteria for pairing mentor and mentees will be:
- Same proficiency level of English
- Common interest regarding the sharing of knowledge and practices
- The level of expertise of mentors should be higher than that of mentees
- Motivation
EDUC offers:
- Training sessions for mentors and mentees
- Feedback sessions to be arranged throughout the pilot phase
- A final closing session for all participants
- Certificates