Curtin NEXT STEP Accounting Mentoring Program Do you have an

Curtin NEXT STEP Accounting Mentoring Program
Do you have an accounting undergrad degree or major?
Would you like to share your industry wisdom and experience with accounting students in their
penultimate or final year?
Then Curtin University would like to invite you to register for our Accounting Mentoring Program!
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Enhance your leadership skills
Inspire a student to reach their career potential
Gain the personal satisfaction of giving and sharing your knowledge
Use your skills and knowledge to help a student navigate their final years of study
Share your knowledge to ensure your industry receives work ready graduates
Mentors in the NEXT STEP Mentoring Program have found their experience to be extremely
valuable.
NEXT STEP Mentoring Program
About the Program
 The NEXT STEP Mentoring Program matches final and penultimate year Accounting Major
students to industry mentors (including Curtin Alumni, staff and friends) who also share an
undergraduate major in accounting.
 Mentors share their experience, professional knowledge and a small investment of their
time to assist students with their transition into graduate employment and to enhance their
career development and planning skills.
How does it work?
 The program runs from May until October 2015 with applications closing 11th May. Once
registered, you will be notified by email 18th May if a suitable student has been matched
with you.
 Mentors and students are matched primarily by experience in the desired career path of the
student. This information is collected as part of the registration process.
 eMentoring options are also available for mentors and mentees who are not based in Perth
or where face to face meetings are not viable. (Skype, phone and email communication can
be used instead)
 It is expected that all participants, based in Perth, attend the Launch/Briefing evening on
Tuesday 26th May. This is where the mentor and the student will learn more about the
program, collect resources, and meet for the first time to begin their mentoring relationship.
 If a suitable match is not found, you have the option of your information being kept on file
for future opportunities to assist Curtin students.
 Mentors who complete the program will be issued with a formal Completion Certificate.
 Students and mentors are invited to attend a final debrief/celebration event in October
2015.
What are the commitments?
Students who have a better understanding of the graduate workplace are better placed to make the
transition in to graduate employment. The program will help you to:
1. Expected attendance at the evening Launch/Briefing Event Tuesday 26th May 2015.
2. A minimum of 10 contact hours in total with your mentee over the five months.
3. Use of a log sheet to document each session.
4. Final Wrap-Up Evening in October - a social occasion to reflect on your experience and
formally complete the program.
5. Program Completion Survey.
This Curtin University program is jointly run by the Curtin Careers & Employment Centre and the
Office of Alumni Relations.
Applications close Monday 11th May 2015
For more information or to obtain registration access, please email the NEXT STEP Coordinator
nextstep@curtin.edu.au or phone Kim Shaw on 9266 1532 (Mon – Thurs)
Curtin Careers & Employment Centre and Office of Alumni Relations
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