Welcome to the Mentors Resources Hub
The Mentor Resource Hub is designed to support you throughout your mentoring journey by providing tools and resources to enhance your sessions. It includes key discussion topics such as education and career pathways, applications, CV structure guide, confidence and motivation building, along with useful links to trusted websites.
St Mark’s Academy - Sixth Form
Website: ww.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk
AOF meetings with St Mark’s
Areas Mentors Can Support Mentees
Here’s a list of potential topics to discuss with your mentee over the six to eight sessions, including links to various websites below.
Education & Career Pathways
Choosing university courses and institutions
Apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships
Entry requirements and subject choices
Understanding different career routes and industries
Applications & Employability
Personal statement writing (UCAS and job applications)
CVs and cover letters
Interview preparation and mock interviews
Professional online profiles (LinkedIn, digital footprint)
Skills & Experience
Finding work experience and volunteering
Transferable skills (communication, teamwork, leadership)
Goal setting and action planning
Work Experience
Useful websites to assist mentees find suitable work experience
Prospects: resources for Year 12 work experience, including organisations offering work experience.
Youth Employment: resources including videos, work experience guides and vacancies.
National Careers Service: advice and short courses to develop soft skills.
Virtual Work Experience:
Barclays LifeSkills: online virtual work experience in financial services, including activities such as ‘Practise managing workplace challenges’ etc.
Springpod: virtual work experience programmes with organisations
Confidence, Motivation & Personal Development
Building confidence and self-belief
Public speaking and presentation skills
Developing a positive mindset and resilience
Setting personal goals and tracking progress
Staying motivated during challenging periods
Managing Coursework, Assessments & Study Skills
Planning and organising coursework deadlines
Revision strategies and exam preparation
Time management and avoiding procrastination
Note-taking and research skills
Balancing schoolwork, part-time work, and personal life
Career Exploration
Identifying strengths, interests, and values
Researching job sectors and future trends
Understanding employer expectations
Apprenticeships
Useful websites to assist mentees find apprenticeships
Find an apprenticeship: government service to search and apply for apprenticeships across various sectors in England.
UCAS Apprenticeship: wide range of apprenticeship opportunities, useful hints and tips, and vacancies.
NHS Apprenticeships: routes into NHS careers, including advice, guidance, and vacancies.
Apprenticeships: search and apply for apprenticeships roles.
Civil Service Apprenticeships: Civil Service careers apprenticeships programmes.
Amazing Apprenticeships: Resources to explore including guides to apprenticeships, subject-led guides, searches, etc