Thank you all! We are no longer open for applications for autumn 2020.
Mentoring – a two way street
Mentoring offers an easy way to develop intercultural competencies and expertise in the global workmarkets. Mentoring programme gives mentors the opportunity to build contacts and develop mentoring skills through practical experience. Mentors will be paired up with international talents who are in the early stages of their careers in Finland. Often times the most essential assistance for an international talent is to receive sparring and guidance from another individual.
Become a mentor – Are you looking to develop your
- Intercultural communication skills
- Familiarise yourself with principles of coaching
- Strengthen your teamwork skills
- Expand your network of professional contacts through other mentors and mentees
- Share your thoughts and experiences with highly skilled professionals
- Connect with potential future employees and talented, international professionals
If you found these outcomes interesting then mentoring is for you! On top of all you will have an unforgettable experience.
We are looking for mentors who are
- Professionals in their own field
- Interested in different countries and intercultural communication
- Working in the private or public sector
- Fluent in English
- Working in the Tampere region
The mentors will be paired with 1-2 mentees for a duration of four months.
Mentoring programme as part of the Hidden Gems initiative
Mentoring programme for Hidden Gems spouses will take place from November 2020 to February 2021. The mentoring programme is part of the Hidden Gems initiative coordinated by Tampere University. Hidden Gems initiative offers a variety of relocation services, including mentoring, and it supports dual-career couples. The spouses have followed their partners to Tampere and wish to pursue their own career in the region. The spouses come from different countries and career backgrounds.
Read more about mentoring at Tampere Universities.
Hidden Gems is an initiative by the Tampere Universities community. Initially it supported the spouses of our international researchers. Recently the activities have been opened to spouses, whose partners work in the private sector, too. Over the years the Hidden Gems initiative has piloted a variety of activities, which aim to facilitate the employment and full integration of expatriate spouses into the Finnish society. In year 2020 a spouse programme and a mentoring programme are among the activities offered.