BE A MENTOR

Why become a mentor?

• Support students/those in early or established careers in the food industry

• Learn about the challenges that others face and offer support

• Support recruitment of new talent into the industry

• Potential for reverse mentoring to learn from someone different from yourself

• Share your experiences to guide others

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What is expected of a mentor?

• Mentors needs to be clear on what they have to offer and the kind of mentee they would like to support

• We suggest being able to dedicate 1 hour of time per month to your mentee discussions, plus some preparation time

• The mentee should lead the relationship and be clear with you as a mentor on the areas of support they are looking for

• Commitment and respect - we ask our mentors to be respectful of the mentees commitment and time and to ensure they are committed to the process

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Our pairing windows happen twice a year. Not all applications to be a mentor are successful.

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Read through our mentoring guide to learn how to make the most of your mentoring relationship.