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Enhancing STEM Employability through Career Mentoring at Sheffield Hallam University

Discover the innovative approach to career mentoring in STEM at Sheffield Hallam University. With over 145 volunteer mentors integrated into the employability strategy, our program enhances student skills and confidence while establishing vital professional networks. Through collaboration with local employers and alumni, we aim to connect students with career opportunities relevant to their studies. This initiative supports student transition from university to graduate employment, enriching their educational journey and preparing them for future success.

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Enhancing STEM Employability through Career Mentoring at Sheffield Hallam University

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  1. Annette Baxter: Careers Adviser • Dr Jeff Waldock: Principal Lecturer -Faculty Lead for Employability • Dr Stefanie Ashton Wigman - Senior Lecturer Forensic Psychology • a.r.baxter@shu.ac.ukj.a.waldock@shu.ac.ukS.Ashton-Wigman@shu.ac.uk Developing Employer Engagement in STEM through Career Mentoring • Outcomes • 103 partnerships introduced in 2011/12 • 145 volunteer career mentors and counting • Positive student and mentor feedback • Career mentoring is included within SHU's: • Employability strategy for 2012/13 • Career Management Skills Framework • Access Statement • PPDP policy and seen within 'student journey' • Integrated within Academic Support process • Greater collaboration within faculty teams • Integrated in one course module for 2012 (non vocational • Increased collaboration with local employers, organisations, alumni and networks Aims • To enhance the employability skills of students • To help students research career opportunities related to their studies and make informed choices about their futures • See relevance and application of their studies in the workplace • Create a network of professional contacts • Enhance confidence /understanding of the recruitment process • Support the transition of students from University into graduate employment An academic's perspective - Stef PSP Department A student's perspective - Esnath BA Hons Business & Finance

  2. Mentoring Process • Recruiting mentors/mentees (chicken & egg) • Applications/Interviewing mentees • Training and preparation • Matching • On going support and monitoring • Mid way review • Monthly emails • LinkedIn group • Celebration and evaluation

  3. Mentoring in contextThe student experience journey

  4. Career Mentoring SchemeQuestions

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