Applications for the GFF Class of 2023 Mentoring Programme are Now Open!
WHAT IS THE GRADUATE FASHION FOUNDATION MENTORING PROGRAMME?
The Mentoring Programme aims to provide support as you enter the fashion industry by pairing you with a longterm, highly-skilled industry mentor for 1 year. The mentoring panel for the programme, is comprised up of executive professionals from the fashion industry, within areas such as retail, design, manufacturing, business management, PR, media, marketing, legal, and recruitment to name but a few.
Mentors and mentees will touch base every 2 months for in-depth mentoring sessions, either on Zoom or in person when possible.
The Mentoring Programme is open to all Class of 2023 graduates, from courses who are members of the Graduate Fashion Foundation, at any stage of job hunting or employment. Mentors will help with many areas including: next career steps, identifying goals and targets, work practices, portfolios, CVs, interview techniques, launching a business, and launching a brand.
KEY DATES:
Mentoring Applications Open: Monday 25th September 2023
Mentoring Applications Close: Monday 6th November 2023
Applicants will be selected and assigned their mentors to begin a mentorship in January 2024.
HOW DOES THE GFF MENTORING PROGRAMME WORK?
Here at the GFF we believe that the Mentoring Programme, together with our dedicated mentors, can improve the experience of our talented graduates as they take their first steps into the fashion industry. The programme aims to improve the skills of talented graduates, helping them towards achieving successful careers, boosting employability, and enriching the fashion industry.
We will pair successful graduate applicants with a mentor, based on their application form and pre-screening. Mentors will provide the graduates with advice, guidance, and career support over 12 months.
WHAT WILL THE MENTORS HELP WITH?
Help graduates with their next career steps
Supporting the graduate with the move towards employment
Support the graduate to identify goals and targets to work towards in order to achieve aspirations
Advice on best work practices and professional approach
Help sharpen graduate’s CV and interview techniques
Offer support and motivation
Advice on overcoming obstacles and being in a professional environment
Sharing personal experiences
Signpost to other support resources, connect with their network
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Before completing the application form please ensure you have read all of the details above, explaining the programme in detail, and the level of commitment required.
When completing your application, please complete the form in as much detail as possible, this will help us to match you to one of our mentors.
This scheme does require you to commit for the full 12-month period, including scheduling appointments, and timely attendance to calls and meetings with your mentors, as well as staying in touch with the GFF team.