Business Mentoring

All Year 10 students on our FutureMe programme take part in a six-session business mentoring programme in the Spring Term.

Students are supported by volunteer mentors from our business partners to gain exposure to a workplace, take part in mock interviews and write their first CVs. Mentors also offer advice and tips, drawing on their own personal experiences and career journeys. The majority of students report increased confidence as the main outcome of participating in the business mentoring programme.

“I was initially unsure what to expect from the ThinkForward Mentoring Programme. While I was hopeful that we would be able to assist the pupils I wasn’t sure how in reality it would work. However, after the first session I was very encouraged by the pupil’s engagement and the discussions. Over the course of the following months, I have found the experience to be surprisingly fulfilling and enlightening. One often is so close to things that there isn’t time to step back and realise the skills we have all acquired and how a simple discussion with someone who is looking for some guidance can be mutually beneficial. I look forward to further mentoring and volunteering opportunities.”

Grant King, Microsoft, Mentor

“It was an absolute honour and privilege to be part of this great programme! In a well-structured systemic approach, ThinkForward did an amazing job connecting volunteers and mentees with great organisation with clarity every step of the way. It was a meaningful, learning, rewarding and fulfilling experience. I learned a lot! I am eager do this again!”

Fenia Kyriaki, Microsoft, Mentor