Mentor young talent

It can sometimes be difficult for young women to understand how to prepare for an interview, how to dress or present themselves and how to navigate the early stages of their career and professional life. Women for Change provides mentorship and support both locally in India and from Australia via video conference to facilitate this.

As part of the key talent program developed in partnership with SPRJK Trust, Women for Change volunteers (based in Australia) have helped mentor young women personally and professionally as they compete for internships and graduate roles in a highly competitive environment.

About the SPRJK Mentoring Program

The SPRJK Mentoring Program connects Indian national volunteers with college students in their final year of their bachelor’s degree to support their career development. The program runs for a 12-month period commencing December of each year and requires mentor and mentee pairs to meet at least 6 times during the mentoring period. Mentors and students are matched according to study area or degree, career interests and experience.

Read our mentoring brochure for more detail

If you are interested in mentoring or want to understand more about the program, please email info@womenforchange.org.au and we will be in touch with further information.

FAQs

  • Ability to spend at least 30-60 minutes with ~2 students at least 6 times over a period of 9-12 months. You can meet with both mentees together or one on-one if preferred.

    • Ideally working in the field of finance, accounting, marketing, mass media and technology (data/ cyber/ other).

    • Passion to make a difference via education of underprivileged girls. Assist the students to navigate their job search in the extremely competitive market.

    • Ideally the volunteer is based in Mumbai and understands the local job market, but this is not a necessity.

    • Assist the students with interview practice.

    • Have empathy for the student's situation and work with them (along with the WFC team) to ensure they feel supported until they find placements before or after graduation.

    • We request that you communicate to the WFC and SPRJK co-ordinators any periods you are not available during the program.

    • It changes young lives and brings a purposeful, rewarding opportunity to yours.

    • You will become part of the Women For Change community and network including senior female leaders.

    • You will be part of a like-minded mentoring network and community that we hope to grow in the years to come.

    • Your contribution will be acknowledged with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Women For Change team.

“WFC has provided me a platform to give back to a cause close to my heart - education. I see parts of my younger self in these bright young women in Mumbai and I feel so happy to be able to share my experiences with them and support them as start their career journeys in a competitive job market.”

— WFC committee member and mentor