DCU Alumni in conjunction with DCU Careers Service is co-ordinating a mentorship programme for 2nd Year students. The programme is to be launched in November 2008. By mentoring, graduates share their experience with students and it's an opportunity for professional development. It is also an opportunity to give something back to the university while having some fun as well.

Benefits for Mentors

• Participate in a unique programme connected to both DCU Alumni office, Careers Service and current second year students
• Share their experiences with young people interested in their line of business.
• Establish / Re-establish a link with the university community- academic and support staff
• Network with other mentors / colleagues from the business community
• Stay abreast of academic developments in your line of business
• Motivate & support a student to raise his/her level of professional attainment

Mentors are required to attend 3 Events in DCU and Organise a Work Shadowing Day

• Initial Introduction and Meeting - Mentors and Mentees (Wine Reception, Monday, 3^rd November 2008)
• Inspirational Speaker (Monday, 1^st December 2008)
• Mentors will invite their mentee to their company/organisation/ place of work for a day of work shadowing which the mentor will organise (Any day during February 2009)
• Student Presentation (Monday, 2^nd March, Mentors not required to attend)
• Awarding of Certificates (Monday, 6^th April 2009)

Mentors can contact their mentee as they wish via e-mail or phone

We require mentors in the following fields:

• Accounting & Finance
• Languages
• Journalism
• Advertising
• Education
• Entrepreneurial
• Environmental
• Film, TV and Radio
• International Business
• International Governance
• Journalism • Languages
• Management • Marketing
• Nursing • Public Relations
• Science

If you are interested in taking part in our mentorship programme starting in November contact us at alumni@dcu.ie or phone 01-7008686/89. DCU Alumni Office and the Careers Service look forward to working with you from October onwards.