Aerospace Christchurch’s Career Lift-Off Mentoring Programme has been POSTPONED.

We have been working hard to present our new mentoring programme and algorithm to all of you, in time for next week’s Meet & Greet. However, due to strong interest nationally, we need to re-frame the mentoring program to have a national focus. This will take some time and effort and as a result, we have made the decision to postpone the Aerospace Christchurch Career Lift-Off Mentoring Programme to March 2023 when universities have resumed.

We wish to deliver the best mentoring experience possible and feel that postponing the mentor programme is the best way to achieve this ensuring that our program is inclusive of those across the nation.

Our mentoring programme is back for 2022! Our Career Lift-Off programme is designed to support individuals who may be looking for their first aerospace job or to give assistance to those seeking guidance with mid-career progression and growth.

PLEASE REGISTER VIA WINTER MENTOR

This programme is an opportunity for individuals within the local aerospace community to connect with industry professionals throughout a 12-week guided mentoring relationship. Open to all professionals (or those who aspire to be), currently working or studying within the Canterbury aerospace industry, who wish to participate as a mentee or mentor.

This program is designed to connect mentees with industry, expand professional networks and to develop the local aerospace industry through sharing knowledge and experience between individuals and organisations.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Personal - one on one mentoring
Structured - a guided program for both mentees and mentors
Fixed commitment - 6 one hour meetings over 12 weeks
Supported - by the Aerospace Christchurch community
Aimed at tertiary students and professionals

Mentors have the opportunity to hear fresh perspectives from their mentee, develop their coaching and mentoring skills, reflect on their knowledge and work practices, invest in the future workforce and give back to the industry.

The program is guided, but is flexible for mentors and mentees to tailor to suit busy lives and professional development goals.

KEY DATES

Wednesday 25 May – Applications open
Friday 12 August – Final application date
Tuesday 16 August – Meet & Greet event – meet potential mentors or mentees. *Attendance required*
Friday 19 August – Matches sent out
Monday 22 August – Friday 4 November –Mentoring sessions begin – six fortnightly meetings (structure can be altered to suit you and your mentor). Email with session suggestions and tips will be sent fortnightly
Tuesday 15 November (TBC) – End of Programme Get Together

Please ensure you have read our Mentoring Code of Conduct before registering to participate in this programme.

Find out more on our website: christchurch.space/mentoring

IMPORTANT NOTES

This programme is NOT designed to find the mentee a job, the mentor is not acting as a recruiter, it is to arm the mentee with the professional skills and support to find a job for themselves. Mentee/mentor notes will step you through the process.

This is an Application, and you may not be accepted based on matching numbers. A $15 fully refundable application fee does apply to mentees if your application is unsuccessful.