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    • External Mentor Programs

    The Willing and Able Mentoring Program (WAM) has been developed to provide students who have a disability, the opportunity to showcase your talents and gather essential experience prior to the transition from University to the competitive world of employment. The WAM program is designed to train and match selected students with mentors in career areas relevant to each student’s aspirations. You can register your initial interest with: careers@flinders.edu.au

    Mentors Online is an email-based mentoring program hosted by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia. Its focus is on business skills development for independent contractors and consulting professionals. The program is open to professional engineers, scientists, pharmacists, architects, veterinarians and IT professionals operating small businesses.

    The Women in Mortgage Broking Network (WIMBN) was set up to encourage female participation in the financial services industry. (WIMBN) is holding a number of mentoring and networking events around the country throughout this year. These events provide an opportunity for students interested in a career in the financial services industry to meet some key industry players and make contacts for possible employment.

    WIMBN also offers a mentoring program; this is available to students who sign up as a free member of the network. WIMBN maintains a database of mentors keen to assist students seeking a career in the industry.

    Jenny Stewart, WIMBN Network Manager 0408 137 169/03 8622 2299 or jennys@wimbn.com.au

    Megan Pyke, WIMBN Network Coordinator 03 8622 2299 or meganp@wimbn.com.au

    Click here for further information about the program.

    Check out Mentoring Opportunities provided by Professional Societies

    Examples include:

    Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand - A Mentor Program is offered as part of member benefits.

    The Australian Computer Society - Membership benefits include online mentoring.

    SA Young Planners Mentoring Scheme
    By partnering with the Royal Australian Planning Institute Flinders students have gained mentors from the government and consulting sectors. Applications are called for early each year. Register your initial interest with: careers@flinders.edu.au

    MentorNet - E-Mentoring network for women in engineering and science.

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