OVERVIEW
The ACT Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction’s Professional
Development Committee is calling for participants for this year’s Mentoring
Program.
The Mentoring Program, targeted at women who are in all stages of their
career in the Building and Construction Industry, connects female students,
apprentices, recent graduates and also more accomplished personnel with NAWIC
Members who are currently working in the Building and Construction Industry, to
offer their targeted advice and support. The Program aims to develop positive
Mentoring partnerships, whilst also providing the opportunity to:
- Improve
career planning for female students, apprentices and recent graduates
- Develop
life skills to enhance career and workplace transitions
- Reduce
gender specific career attitudes within young women
- Develop
the Mentoring culture within NAWIC and build the capacity of Members to
undertake
formal Mentoring roles
This document outlines the Mentoring Program that will be run at Chapter
level for this financial year.
PURPOSE
NAWIC's mission is to improve the Australian construction industry
through the greater participation of women and to contribute to the development
of a world-class construction industry by providing leadership, representation
and the promotion of women in construction to government, the construction
industry and the media.
NAWIC ACT considers the NAWIC Mentoring Program as one of the most
important activities of the Council as it is directly associated to the
objectives and missions of the NAWIC organisation. The Program aims to inspire
women to continually strive for higher levels of performance and provide
guidance on career pathways to enable them to achieve their career goals and
aspirations. The Program is designed in line with sound Mentoring program
principles and adheres to contemporary practices.
PROGRAM DETAILS AND DATES
The NAWIC ACT Education and Mentoring Committee will assess all
applications and assign the Mentor/Mentee pairs. All persons will be notified
when they have been matched with a Mentor/Mentee. NAWIC will do its best to
accommodate all applicants. Applications will be evaluated based on the
following criteria:
- Professionalism
shown in the application process
- Interests
- Goals
The program will formally commence with a Kick Off Event workshop. At
the workshop, all Mentor and Mentee pairs meet and are given a detailed
introduction to the Program. The committee will share tools and activities to
assist discussion during Mentoring sessions. Mentoring pairs will have the
opportunity to set out a formal program to help them meet and develop their
individual objectives for the Mentoring relationship. NAWIC encourages all
parties to attend this session, as the information provided at the workshop
will provide a mentoring pair with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills,
enabling them to commence their mentoring relationship in a positive way.
There will be opportunities throughout the program for Mentors/Mentees
to share feedback on their experiences of the Mentoring Program including
suggestions for how NAWIC might develop and improve the program.
COST
The cost of the participation in the Mentoring
Program 2019/20 is $195.00 for Mentees only (there is no cost for Mentors to
participate). Included in this cost are tickets to attend the 4 mentee events
during the course of the year which include professional mentor coaching and
networking opportunities over drinks and canapés.
SCHEDULED DATES
Date Activity
21
September 2019 Applications open for Mentors and Mentees
8
November 2019 Applications Close
End of November 2019 Successful
Applicants notified for further program details – Payment required.
December
2019 Mentor/Mentee Matches
confirmed.
January
2020 Mentoring and Coaching Development workshop for Mentors???
12
February 2020 Program Launch for Mentors and Mentees
10 March 2020 Mentor Check-in and Mentee Knowledge share followed by informal
catch up
8 April 2020 Networking catch-up
13 May 2020 Mentor Check-in and Mentee Knowledge share followed by informal
catch up
9 June
2020 Lets Celebrate! Wrap – up and Program Conclusion
September 2020 NAWIC ACT Awards for Excellence. – Certificates for Participation in
Mentoring Program
MENTOR APPLICATION
MENTEE APPLICATION