Mentoring Training
Introduction
This part of the programme is for experienced deaf and disabled professionals who are interested in sharing their skills. The free comprehensive training programme provides a foundation to give advice and guidance through a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship.
The free three day training course takes place over three days at Shape’s offices in North London. Following successful completion of the training course, participants will become part of the Link Up pool of mentors and will be matched to applying individuals in terms of skills and interests.
Access and travel costs are covered for each meeting. Mentoring rates are £125 and £75 dependent on the number of sessions completed.
Training is run by:
Michèle Taylor
Michèle Taylor has given advice on disability and the cultural industries for nearly 20 years. Her work has included developing a Disability Equality Training Programme for Shape, and researching cultural provision for disabled people in London for the Greater London Authority. Michèle devised the training programme for Link Up and runs each of the three day courses.
The training will include:
Day 1 – Laying the Foundations
Key values of the support relationship, Establishing a working contract, Communication skills, Understanding interpersonal dynamics.
Day 2 – The Specifics of Mentoring / Advice & Guidance
Goal setting, Pitfalls, Ethical issues, Reflective practice, Learning styles & personality types.
Day 3 – The Practicalities of Mentoring / Advice & Guidance
Access requirements, Establishing milestones, Individual action planning, Disability Equality Training, Challenging scenarios, The first meeting, Link Up practicalities, Evaluation.
Who should apply?
The Mentor training scheme is for established deaf and disabled professionals who are interested in sharing their skills and experience. Please note that being accepted onto the training programme does not guarantee being offered work, but Link Up will endeavour to match all trained mentors with applicants and we welcome suggestions for new participants in the scheme.
I do have an awful lot of experience that sometimes feels like it is going to waste so I jumped at the chance of being a Shape mentor.
Link Up participant
To apply
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For forthcoming training dates please see the ‘Events Calendar’. Although training takes place at specific times throughout the year, applicants can apply at any time.
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If you have any further questions please see ‘Eligibility/FAQ’ or ‘Contact Us’
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To apply to take part in the training scheme, please complete the application form, downloadable here.
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If you would like to receive the form in a different format, or would like to complete it over the phone with a member of the Link Up team please contact us, see details in the ‘Contact Us’ section.
FREE programme with access and childcare costs covered.
This project is funded by the London Development Agency (LDA): the Mayor’s agency for sustainable economic development.
