National Mentoring Consortium.

What we do

Britain is a multi-cultural society yet the workplace doesn't always reflect the nation's rich diversity. At the National Mentoring Consortium we are taking positive steps to address this issue. Supported by more than 250 major employers, from the BBC to Goldman Sachs, we give students from ethnic minority backgrounds access to and experience within positions and jobs where they are under-represented.

NMC Mentoring Programme

Our mentoring programme pairs ethnic minority students with a leader in a career area that interests them. This person acts as a role model - or mentor - to the student familiarising them with their job as well as offering guidance and support as they make the transition from education to work. Rachel Taylor, a third year anthropology student has experienced the benefits of mentoring at first hand.

"I am still considering my options for the future", says Rachel, "but I know I will need to polish up my presentation and interview skills." Her mentor is Marian Dye, who works for the Inland Revenue.

"Rachel seems able and enthusiastic and I hope I can help her meet her potential', says Marian. "This scheme is an excellent example of how mentoring can help people from a variety of backgrounds gain access to careers in areas that have traditionally been seen as white-collar and middle-class."

Although our mentoring programme can't guarantee students jobs after graduation, it significantly boosts employment prospects and has an excellent track record of launching careers. We've already successfully paired over 2000 ethnic minority students with senior people in industry and the public sector. Want to find out more? Take a look at our website.

NMC Careers Day - Thursday 24th April 2003, Royal Horticultural Hall, London

Choosing the right career is one of the toughest decisions you face. It is an especially difficult decision for ethnic minority students who often feel a lack of understanding and encouragement when they are developing their careers. Firmly committed to helping ethnic minority students achieve their full employment potential, the National Mentoring Consortium offers support.

Our sixth annual Careers Day is the ideal place to gain useful information which will help you with your decision. Participating employers provide a working environment that recognises and values differences. They are looking for talented and qualified individuals from all communities who could be an asset to their organisation. Over 80% of employers who attend meet students they want to recruit or make an offer of a work placement.

Our Careers Day takes place at a central London location, close to Victoria station, easy to reach by bus or tube. Attendance is free. So why not come and chat to us about your future plans. Details of the Careers Day can be found here.