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MENTORING
We recognise when students leave Scotch Oakburn College at the end of Year 12 their journey is only just beginning. Their thirst for lifelong learning is evolving, they are growing as young adults who will further benefit from continued support as life’s challenges and opportunities present themselves.

When a family joins Scotch Oakburn College they become a part of a community. Our community is the heart and soul of the College and our most important asset. Community isn’t something we aspire to, it is who we are, what connects us and what sets us apart.
We want to continue this sense of community long after the ‘formal’ relationship ends at the conclusion of Year 12. Our past students (who are now Collegians) begin to experience a world outside the classroom and their relationship with the College becomes less formal. Globally we have a network of thousands of Collegians, a group of people who have a shared life experience, networks and skills ready to connect and give back.
It is an important goal of the College that our graduating students of 2021 understand they will remain connected to Scotch Oakburn and Scotch Oakburn will always be here for them.
What is Mentoring?
Don’t let the word ‘mentoring’ scare you. Mentoring is flexible and fun and looks different for every pairing.
Mentoring is a professional relationship between a mentee and a mentor who meet to discuss career goals. While some people prefer to meet up with their mentor/mentee in person, many people conduct very successful virtual mentorships entirely over Zoom, Skype, Hangouts or Facetime or email.

What mentoring can look like for you
– A structured, goal-driven journey with monthly catch-ups
– 1 or 2 casual coffee catchups
– A one-off call, Zoom catch-up or an exchange of emails
Why Mentoring?
At Scotch Oakburn College, we believe passionately in mentoring.
This is because mentoring is a proven way to grow new opportunities and develop confidence, build new networks and connectedness and improve people skills, all whilst growing empowerment and accountability.
People want real connections and support. Mentoring provides it.

Three reasons we love mentoring

Visibility
You can’t be what you can’t see. Mentoring gives young Collegians people to look up to, emulate, and inspire them.

Relationships and community
Mentoring allows people to form connections inside an accepting community.

Professional growth
Employment is the key aspect of most people’s well-being and livelihood. Helping Collegians better understand these opportunities helps them fulfil their goals.