Open Call: The Rise Mentoring Programme 2023

Deadline: 14-Apr-23

The Rise is inviting applications for its Mentoring Programme, a free six month programme to support women working in, or aspiring to work in the media technology sector.

Benefits of Mentoring

There are numerous benefits to mentoring, including:

• Helping you to identify and achieve career goals;
• Gaining a broader perspective on career options, opportunities and paths to succeed;
• Boosting confidence and self-awareness;
• Making new connections and broadening your networks;
• Gaining support that is tailored to your individual needs;
• Undertaking regular training sessions – from careers mapping through to creating your personal brand and boosting resilience and assertiveness.

How the Rise Mentoring Programme works

The mentees benefit from a range of support, including:

• Being matched with an industry mentor, with at least 12-hours one-to-one contact;
• Monthly mentee meetings and access to industry events to help broaden your networks;
• Regular training sessions – from careers mapping through to creating your personal brand and boosting resilience and assertiveness.
• Peer-to-peer support from your fellow mentees, as well as guidance and support from the Rise team.

Eligibility Criteria

• It is open to women working, or aspiring to work in the media technology industry.  This could include women working in technical/engineering roles, through to those working in support roles, such as marketing and PR. It will run from May-November 2023.
• The programme is open for applications from women who live and/or work in:
  • The UK.
  • North America (Canada and USA).
  • The APAC region.
  • Europe.
  • The ANZ region.

For more information, visit Rise.