This project supports up to 25 refugees a year to improve their employment prospects. The current programme is offered with Jacobs.
Offers a wide range of individualised information, guidance and support, including in regard to;
- Professional roles in the UK
- Career development
- UK industry knowledge
- Job application & interview skills
- Professional bodies
- UK experience
- Industry qualifications
Who provides the service?
From January 2023 – March 2024 Refugees & Mentors and Jacobs, a global engineering company, are offering mentoring for refugee professionals using our Returner Project and Jacobs employees.
Mentors are Jacobs employees, with experience in different sectors and a variety of roles. All volunteers have participated in induction training and are supported by Refugees & Mentors and Jacobs.
How is mentoring provided?
- For up to 5 months.
- 5 hours commitment each month.
- Face-to-face and virtually, in the day or early evening.
To find out more email info@refmentors.org.uk
The Mentoring Project is accredited with a national quality mark for mentoring, the Mentoring and Befriending Approved Provider Standard.
We welcome feedback from refugees and volunteers to info@refmentors.org.uk