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Directorate: Counselling and Career Development: Student Mentor Programme

Join the Unisa Student Mentor Programme!

The Unisa Directorate: Counselling and Career Development invites all Unisa students who will be in their final year of study or registered for a postgraduate qualification in 2025 to apply for the Student Mentor Programme.

The Student Mentor Programme is a volunteer initiative designed to empower senior students to become Champions of Graduateness and Success at Unisa. Participants will receive comprehensive training and mentorship from staff members of the Directorate: Counselling and Career Development (DCCD) to enhance their graduate skills. In turn, these student mentors will be equipped to support their peers with career management and learning skills.

By participating in this exciting programme, you will have the opportunity to develop invaluable workplace skills, including:

  • Personal growth
  • Career management
  • Advanced learning strategies

The programme includes:

  • Basic and advanced training sessions
  • Group and individual supervision
  • Online career management activities
  • Reflective exercises to track your development
  • Guidance on building a professional career portfolio

How to apply

For detailed information about the programme, application requirements, and steps to apply, please download the brochure.

Key dates

The closing date for applications for the Gauteng Region is 30 November 2024.
Updated application information for other Unisa centres will be available on the Student Mentor Programme webpage in January 2025.

Publish date: 2024/11/26