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ON A MENTORING MISSION! The EBP has been successful in securing investment from The Careers & Enterprise Company for two of its mentoring programmes, Project Lumen and Mission Mentor. Both programmes will help to support young people in Lincolnshire to raise awareness of the range of careers open to them. MISSION MENTOR – RAISING LINCOLNSHIRE TEENAGERS’ ASPIRATIONS INTO ORBIT! In November last year, The EBP was named as one of 39 organisations to benefit from a fund of more than £3.5 million from the government-backed Careers & Enterprise Company’s Mentoring Fund, targeting more than 20,000 pupils across the country who have been identified as ‘hard to reach’ individuals. This forms part of a national mentoring campaign, joining the dots between schools and colleges, employers, mentoring organisations and young people. Mission Mentor is a 1:1 employer mentoring programme through which The EBP will work with looked-after children (young people in care) in years 8, 9 and 10, who are at risk of disengaging and dropping out of school. With support from Lincolnshire County Council, the programme will allow young people to benefit from supportive relationships with mentors from a variety of businesses and organisations, inspiring them to strive for a more positive future. The EBP will match young people and business mentors based on their personal characteristics and compatibility, and mentors will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from our skilled young people’s team so they are prepared for the journey ahead. The EBP has been overwhelmed by the interest in the project and is delighted to be working with so many new mentors from across Lincolnshire. Thank you to everyone who has given their support to the programme! COULD YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO A YOUNG PERSON? The EBP is always looking for new mentors to inspire the next generation. If you think you’ve got what it takes to mentor a young person, please get in touch with Nick Brown on 01522 574100 or nick.brown@the-ebp.co.uk 8 6021 EBP Term Talk ART.indd 8 07/04/2017 16:35
MENTORING THE FUTURE An encouraging role model can have a profound effect on a young person’s self-esteem and aspirations. The EBP works with mentors from a range of Lincolnshire businesses who are all making a huge difference by offering a small amount of their time to mentoring. The EBP spoke to three of its mentors about their motivation to help and inspire young people. Name: Flight Lieutenant Tom Bould Job Title: Red 6 - Synchro Leader Organisation: Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team Programme: Project Lumen Q: What made you want to become a mentor for The EBP? As Red Arrows pilots we are very fortunate to be in a position to inspire the next generation which is something I think is incredibly important. If we can encourage someone to take an interest in STEM subjects, aviation, follow a career in the military or challenge themselves to do something they didn’t think was possible, then this is something we take great pride in. Q: Did you have any mentors growing up or was there a particular person that influenced your career choice? I had teachers at school who were very knowledgeable about career choices but we had a RAF liaison officer who visited my school who was the most influential; he explained what opportunities were available at the time to pursue a career in the Forces and aviation. I feel very fortunate in the career I have and being part of the Red Arrows; I firmly believe that it was the advice I received when I was younger that put me on the path to achieving my goals. Name: John Latham FRSA Job Title: Director of Deputy Vice Chancellor Projects Organisation: University of Lincoln Programme: Mini Exec Club Q: What did you get out of your involvement in the Mini Exec Club? It was good to share my work with someone who was keen to learn and see what the world of work was actually about – and seeing their perceptions change is rewarding. Q: What advice would you give to prospective mentors? Embrace the challenge! Don’t be concerned if you think what you do won’t interest a young person, it almost certainly will. Also, listen to what they get out of the experience, it may surprise you and their perception might help you to look at your role in a different way. Name: Vincent Ramsey Job Title: Partnerships & Recruitment Officer Organisation: Access to Music Programme: Mission Mentor Q: What are you hoping to get out of the mentoring experience? I hope to get a much clearer picture of what the needs are of young people from all aspects of life. It will help me in dealing with them, whilst at the same time I hope that I can give some guidance back to them. Q: Why do you think mentoring will make a difference to a young person? I hope that I can assist in helping someone find their way in what they want to do, give encouragement, as well as a dose of realism where necessary. It would be nice to think they could use me as a ‘sounding board’, and hopefully, in return, receive impartial advice. The EBP newsletter, Spring 2017 www.the-ebp.co.uk 9 6021 EBP Term Talk ART.indd 9 07/04/2017 16:35
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