LTU Mentoring

Leeds Trinity Connections Mentoring Programme

At Leeds Trinity University we are committed to enhancing the employability of our graduates, particularly by engaging mentors who can share their professional expertise with our students who come from a range of diverse and often underrepresented backgrounds.

Leeds Trinity Connections is a mentoring initiative that harnesses the goodwill and experience of our employer partners and alumni to support our students’ professional development. By partnering with us, mentors have the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on students’ confidence and career prospects as they transition into graduate employment.

Leeds Trinity Connections: Tailored Schemes

To provide tailored support, the mentoring programme will operate with
a number of schemes:

Leeds Trinity Connections: Business, Tech and Finance

Students on this scheme will typically be interested in careers that are aligned to a wide range of roles from management, accountancy, finance, business, computing and tech. A mentor on this scheme may support students with a range of industry and specialist sector insights whilst supporting them on their journey to post graduate career.

Leeds Trinity Connections: Creative and Media

Students on this scheme are likely to be interested in pursuing careers related to: Journalism, Photography, Digital Marketing, Film and TV and English. Students may be looking to gain sector insights, learn about the different routes available which may include agency and freelance working.

Leeds Trinity Connections: Education

Students within this scheme are likely to be interested in careers within a school or community education setting. Leeds Trinity has a highly regarded reputation of producing excellent educators and this scheme will enhance our students knowledge by giving them access to mentors who have additional knowledge and practical expertise to drawn on, both from in and out of the classroom.

Leeds Trinity Connections: Health and Wellbeing

Students on this scheme will be interested in careers across a range of sectors aligned to sport, health, or wellbeing. Health and Wellbeing can be a complex sector to navigate because of the levels of experience, qualifications and, in some aspects, accreditations necessary for students to achieve their career ambitions. Mentors on this programme can expect to support students to learn more about the routes available to them and the day-to-day experiences of working in their chosen sector.

Leeds Trinity Connections: Community, Legal and Social Justice

Students on this scheme will have a range of interests that may span from careers that relate to charity and third sectors, to those aspiring to become commercial legal professionals and those passionate about justice and the justice system.

How the Leeds Trinity Connections Mentoring Programme works

• Students and mentors will register their interest.
• Students and mentors will complete an application form which will support the matching process.
• Students will be assigned a mentor based on their career aims and objectives.
• Students will then be supported to make first contact with their mentor via email.
• Mentors and students will agree on a contract about how the programme will work for them.
• Leeds Trinity Connections involves regular meetings; both parties should agree on the duration and preferred method for facilitating the sessions. We encourage the mentoring relationship to continue even after the scheme has been completed.

What do we look for in a mentor?

We are looking for mentors who:

• Understand the challenges students encounter.
• Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Want to help others to succeed.
• Have time to listen and support Leeds Trinity students.
• Promote Self Discovery and Personal Growth.
• Fosters networking and professional relationships.

What you can offer our students

Mentoring through Leeds Trinity Connections allows you to support students by:

• Building their confidence.
• Providing encouragement and career insights.
• Developing a supportive relationship.
• Expanding their professional network.
• Helping them reflect on their practice.
• Guiding them in decision making and planning.
• Offering your unique perspective on industry challenges and opportunities.

Benefits to you and your organisation

Mentoring is not only rewarding for students, but also for mentors and their organisations. Through this programme, you can:

• Enhance your mentoring and leadership skills
• Gain insight into the challenges faced by today’s students.
• Experience personal fulfilment by helping someone achieve their ambitions.
• Strengthen your own professional network.
• Boost your organisation’s reputation as a student-friendly, socially conscious employer.
• Access a pipeline of future talent and gain valuable insights into emerging talent trends.

Key dates

December

Student applications close; matching process begins.

January

Mentor and student training commences.

February to June

Programme commences.

June

Reflections and discussion of potential for future mentoring partnerships.

 

Interested in becoming a Mentor

For more information or to express your interest, please contact Careers+Placements at careers@leedstrinity.ac.uk. We would be delighted to discuss how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of Leeds Trinity graduates.

Register your Interest

To register your interest in Leeds Trinity Connections, please email Careers+Placements at
careers@leedstrinity.ac.uk and a sign-up form will be sent to you.