NEBP Programmes

Aims & Objectives

• To support the academic development of students and contribute to their learning
  in GCSE or Diploma qualifications
• Help in the development of functional and employability skills
• Raise self-esteem, as well as providing an invaluable insight into the world
  of work, jobs and careers.
• Successful mentoring can support the social development of young people
• Mentoring can target and support specific groups of young people i.e. those
  in danger of becoming NEET, gifted and talented, under achieving groups, teenage
  mothers etc.

Description of Activity

Mentors are matched with students, on a one-to-one or small group basis. Mentors
can support their students by listening, discussing relevant issues, exploring
problems, helping with planning, giving an awareness of the world of work,
and providing an ‘independent’ viewpoint. The programme matches mentors
from either one or a variety of companies with mentees from one school. Typically,
these pairings will have four group face-to-face meetings and in between each
pairing will develop a working relationship via email, meeting personal targets
and discussing points in a business-style manner. NEBP offers a secure,
monitored e-mentoring software environment to ensure that all e-mail contact
is easy and safe.

Learning Outcomes

Students will benefit from:

• Improved-self esteem
• Increased confidence with written email communication
• Greater motivation / aspiration
• Cumulative awareness of the world of work and higher education
• Time management skills
• Positive role models
• Development of relationship-building skills in a business context
• Development of personal strengths / qualities
• Learning to speak confidently with adults
• Awareness of careers & opportunities
• Setting of own targets

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