MentorMatch Programme

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The QMC Old Girls' MentorMatch Programme brings together our past and future by connecting QMC students with experienced industry professionals - our alumna. Linked by common experiences, our alumna present an amazing resource to our current students. The MentorMatch Programme was initiated by QMC Old Girl Mira Karunanidhi, who graduated in 2017.

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Mentors

MentorMatch allows you to share your story - how you navigated your way from QMC student to professional.

Mentors are not expected to take on the role of tutors but rather to provide personal and professional knowledge and insights to guide their mentees through the transition from senior students to higher education/alternative education and working life.

Mentoring is a great way to give back to the QMC community. Through mentoring a future graduate, you can make a difference in their development and enhance their skills.

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Mentees

MentorMatch is your chance to learn from someone who was once in your shoes and successfully made the transition from student to professional.

Mentees are Year 13 students in their final year of study at QMC. As a mentee, you’ll spend time exploring your aspirations and goals with an experienced industry professional.

Through connecting with an alum mentor, one who may have once taken the same papers you’re looking to take you’ll gain industry knowledge and insight into how to navigate the challenges you’ll face as you enter further study and the job market.

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How it works

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The matching process begins when QMC alumni volunteers (mentors) and students (mentees) each register to participate in the programme. They provide details like their credentials preferences, and areas of interest. The QMC MentorMatch team uses this information to make a match based on professional background and programme of study.

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Once matched, a mentor and mentee usually meet at least twice a year at a QMC hosted event. Other correspondence is through email or phone, with lengthier interactions over applications like Skype or Zoom. If mentors are in Wellington, there may be an opportunity to meet face to face more often.

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What you will talk about during your match meetings is up to you, but we will provide some helpful tips to help guide you through each discussion and make the most of your mentoring experience.

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The QMC MentorMatch programme is a bonded programme between both mentee and mentor. There are no obligations to continue the mentor-mentee relationship beyond the 1 year of the programme unless agreed by both parties.

Mentors and mentees are supported throughout the programme by the OGA and are encouraged to contact Jane Ball at oldgirls@qmc.school.nz with feedback at any time.

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