E.1 Mentee
In collaboration with several of our partner companies, we offer you the opportunity to get a mentor.
E.1 Mentor matches you – as a student in higher education in Esbjerg – with a mentor from the business world. Through E.1 Mentor, we help ease your transition from student life to working life.
As a professional bachelor, bachelor, or master’s student, you can be matched with a mentor who has experience from a company or public authority in Esbjerg or the surrounding area. A mentor who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience to support your journey.
Your mentor acts as a 1:1 sparring partner, where you can discuss topics such as your educational and career choices.
We recommend that you have between 6 months and 2 years left of your studies to participate in E.1 Mentor.
Since November 2020, our program has matched 300 mentors and mentees. Mentees are excited about benefits such as the following:
Benefits
An easier transition to the working life
A professional network in the South West Jutland business community
Insight into your opportunities in the job market
Sparring and personal development
Q&A
Who are the other mentors/mentees?
The mentors come from local businesses in Southern and Southwestern Jutland. Both public and private, as well as large and small companies/organizations, participate in the E.1 Mentor program.
Mentees come from Esbjerg’s five institutions of higher education: UC Syd, Erhvervsakademi Sydvest, Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Syddansk Universitet, Aalborg Universitet.
There are many different reasons why a mentee signs up for E.1 Mentor, but what they all have in common is a desire to gain deeper insight into themselves and their career path.
Mentees typically sign up when they are 6 months to 2 years away from completing their studies.
Where should we meet for our 1:1 meetings?
It’s entirely up to you and your mentor/mentee! Your conversations can take place at your campus, the mentor’s workplace, at the library, a café, or anywhere else you’d like to meet.
Many former mentees have found it exciting to visit their mentor’s workplace and gain insight into the organization – that might be something worth considering.
Can I find time for E.1 Mentor alongside my studies?
Absolutely! We understand that your daily life is shaped by your studies and many other activities.
That’s exactly why we’ve designed the E.1 Mentor to offer maximum value with a minimal time investment over a six-month period from November to May.
Overall, we estimate a time commitment of 20-25 hours over the entire program.
E.1 Mentor is a manageable and flexible mentoring program where you and your mentor meet whenever it fits into your schedules.
What do I get out of E.1 Mentor?
It’s very individual, but what many mentees highlight is that they feel more confident about what they want to do after their studies, and that they’ve gained a broader network that can help them on their way to finding jobs.
Several are also surprised by how much they develop along the way.
Do you have any questions about E.1 Mentor, or would you like to become a mentor for a student?
Anne Elkjær
Project COORDINATOR & Facilitator
+45 28 91 19 44
are@educationesbjerg.com