Local firms to mentor graduates

18/01/2010

Local businesses are to help give graduates a stepping stone in the workplace as part of a University of Bradford scheme.
The university's career development services has launched a scheme where students will be mentored by a range of business professionals from firms such as Hallmark Cards, Yorkshire Water and the Crown Prosecution Service, to give them a head start into a specific career.
Mentors will offer their services for up to six months for advice on a career plans. Ron Harle, head of career and development services, said the scheme was mutually rewarding.
He explained: "The University of Bradford is committed to our mission of 'making knowledge work'.
"This scheme proves to be a mutually rewarding experience for both the student and the mentor. In an extremely tough graduate labour market it offers the students a chance to develop workplace knowledge, gain confidence and gives them a competitive edge."
Mentor, Tamsin Cooper, of Drydens Lawyers in Bradford, said: "It's an excellent opportunity to use your business, people and management skills to the benefit of the wider community and share your experience with enthusiastic and motivated students."
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