NATIONAL MENTORING PROGRAM 2023

The Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) National Mentoring Program is a program committed to empowering young and upcoming Engineers to flourish in Australia's Electric Energy industry.

Mentees will be connected with experienced Mentors who will assist your personal growth and together you will be contributing to a culture of positive learning that supports the capability of engineering in the industry today and in the future.

This program is an Australia-wide initiative offering space and opportunity for professional development, reflection, challenge, and self-awareness. Unique to EESA, this is the opportunity to build networks within government and private enterprises in Australia’s Electric Energy industry. Mentors and Mentees will be matched based on their professional objectives, backgrounds, and interests. We encourage you to take up this opportunity to build your mentor relationships virtually and expand your network to wider Australia.

Eligibility for Mentees:

• Must be a member of Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA)

• Undergraduate Electrical Engineering students

• Postgraduate Electrical Engineering students

• Electrical Engineers with less than 5yrs of Graduate work experience

Benefits of being a Mentee:

• Build professional networks and a support system

• Increase confidence and self-esteem

• Learn from industry leaders, experts and peers

• Receive support and guidance to achieve career goals and acquire workplace skills and industry knowledge

• Enjoy the space and opportunity for professional reflection, conversations.

• Accumulate CPD points

Participant responsibilities for Mentees

• Explore all personal strengths and development needs

• Have a positive attitude and be open to developing self-awareness, personal growth, seeking constructive feedback

• Take responsibility for their decisions and actions

• Be clear about their goals for the mentoring relationship

• Personally commit to attend all three sessions.

Features

Session dates and times:

All sessions will take place via MS Teams.

Links to join the session will be emailed to participants.

How to apply:

Register via the online Expression of Interest https://forms.gle/ytNoTX2KzDaBjz6LA

Positions in the Program are limited so get in early. Registrations close by 5:00pm AEST, 30th May 2023

Applications are reviewed by the Program Committee and successful applicants will be contacted by the first week of June.

Registration Fee:

Registration for this program is free for EESA Members fitting the eligibility criteria

For any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator Franco Crisci at franco.crisci@eesa.org.au or Program Administrator Sushmitha Seshan at su.seshan@eesa.org.au