Implementing Successful E- Mentoring Schemes University Vocational Awards Council 2014 Dr Julie Haddock-Millar and Chris Rigby Middlesex University Business School

Programme Drivers 1.Knowledge transfer 2.Students’ professional development 3.Effective methods of learning 25/10/2015Slide 2

Professional Mentoring Schemes Based on The International Standards for Mentoring Programmes in Employment Stage 1 (P) Pre-programme Project Design & Planning Project Team & Advisors Terms of Reference Project Team Membership Roles Project Handbook Stakeholder Analysis Identification of Strategic Drivers Accessing funding streams Evaluation strategy Stage 2 (R) Recruitment of Mentors & Mentees Criteria definition Positioning statement (500 words) Media channels (intranet, , F2F) Design & distribute application form Evaluate returns Communicate decisions One-day (minimum) Mandatory Skills Workshop attended by both Mentors & Mentees Mentor & Mentee partner preferences stated Communication of pairings and relevant documentation Interim Evaluations Summative Evaluation Baseline measurement Allocation of Relationship Facilitator (role definition) Design of One-day Mandatory Skills Workshop and supporting materials e.g. Handbook, Code of Conduct Stage 3 (T) Launch Event & Focus Groups using Modified Nominal Group Technique (optional) Dissemination of Project Findings On going Programme Management Stage 5 (M2) The Mentoring Stage 4 (M1) Matching of Mentors & Mentees Stage 6 (E3) Evaluation Agreed hours of mentoring over agreed period

International Standards for Mentoring Programmes in Employment (ISMPE ) Six Core Standards have been identified including: Clarity of Purpose Stakeholder Training & Briefing Processes for Selection & Matching Processes for Measurement & Review Maintains High Standards of Ethics & Pastoral Care Administration & Support 25/10/2015Slide 4

FLSP E-Mentoring Scheme: Overview Aim Support the development of employability skills in a diverse mentee group of 20, to enhance employment opportunities and raise awareness of the attributes required to succeed in the financial services and accountancy sector.

FLSP E-Mentoring Scheme: Overview Features 28 participants, 10 private and public sector organisations nationwide Partners: MU, FLSP Mentees attend a 3 hour induction and training workshop Mentors attend an online training workshop Blended mentoring relationships Eight online modules: 4 employability, 4 sector specific knowledge Baseline, interim and summative evaluation

FLSP E-Mentoring Scheme: Results Employability and sector knowledge The data from both mentees and mentors suggests that the model is an ‘ideal’ fit for first year undergraduate students. The general consensus is that undergraduate students need to think about their employability from the time of entering Higher Education.

PSDMS Showcase Video 25/10/2015Slide 8 PSDMS Summary Animation

Thank You! PRESENTER CONTACT DETAILS Dr Julie Haddock-Millar: Chris Rigby: 25/10/2015Slide 9