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Calendar of Events - 2009

Upcoming events:

July

July 21: Optional catch up for Mentees

A chance for mentees to review the first part of the programme and what has & hasn’t worked so far
Venue: TBC

August

August 18: Optional Mock Interview Exercise

Students will submit a job application, receive feedback on it and then sit an interview
Venue: TBC

August 27: Optional Networking Event

A chance to catch up with your mentor/ mentee and other participants in the programme.
More information and RSVP form

October

October 22: End of year event

Chance for a final catch up for mentors and mentees
Venue: UWA Watersports Complex
More information and RSVP form

Events already held in 2009:

March

March 24: Optional Morning Tea for Mentees 
Informal session for mentees to get to know each other & find out who their mentor is

April

April 2: Optional Workshop for Mentors 
Includes overview of programme, brief talk from previous mentors & brief overview of coaching by Michael Wood
Venue: Watersports Complex
Powerpoint slides


April 6: Breakfast Launch sponsored by Apache Energy
Programme is launched by UWA's Vice Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson. Mentors and Mentees meet for first time and complete their Mentoring Agreement
Venue: University Club
Photos from the event

April 28: How to be effective at  a networking event - an optional workshop for Mentees

Knowing how to network effectively at a professional event is an important part of making the transition from university to the workforce. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn some networking tips and practise your techniques for:

Approaching people you don’t know
Introducing others to a group and leaving a group
Starting and maintaining a conversation.
Following up with contacts after the event

There’ll be some information given but also plenty of opportunities for you to practise. Lunch will be provided
Facilitated by Careers Centre staff

May

May 14: Optional Coaching Workshop for Mentors
Facilitated by Michael Wood
Venue: UWA Watersports Complex
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Further information

June

June 23: Optional “Understanding cultural diversity” workshop for mentees and mentors
Facilitated by Malcolm Fialho from UWA's Equity & Diversity Office
Venue: Guild Seminar Room 1
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Further information
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