Connect (April - May)
Connect is the peer-to-peer mentoring stream of Leadership Labs, ideal for international students across Victoria who are either:
- New to Melbourne, having arrived less than 1 year ago (Mentees)
- Experienced living and studying in Melbourne and Victoria for 1+ years (Mentors)
The program will help students develop skills in communication, empathy, interpersonal connection, networking, goal setting, time management, planning and confidence. Through our online workshops with Campus Consultancy, international students will be upskilled in mentoring and learn how to build rapport with their mentors/mentees. The program builds your foundation for rewarding mentor/mentee relationships whilst expanding your network and enriching your student journey.
Our workshops are:
1. How To Be a Great Mentor (6 April, 11am-12:30pm)
2. How To Be a Great Mentee (13 April, 11am-12:30pm)
3. Speed Mentoring (28 April, 11am-12:30pm)
4. Set You Up for Success in 2023 (11 May, 11am-12:30pm)
Mentors will attend workshop 1,3 and 4, while mentees need to attend workshop 2,3 and 4.
To be eligible for this program, students must meet the below criteria:
- International student currently enrolled at a Victorian University, TAFE or other tertiary provider.
- Comfortable communicating online (e.g., through Zoom).
- Strong desire to learn and grow.
- How to build effective long term professional relationships and networks
Registration:
1. For mentors (having lived in Melbourne for 1 year or more), register for Workshop 1
2. For mentees (having lived in Melbourne for less than 1 year), register for Workshop 2