Chester Exchange 2026 - Mentor Application Form
Chester Exchange 2026 - Mentor Application Form
Please complete this form if you would like to apply to take part in the Chester Exchange 2026 - The University of Chester’s Career Mentoring Pilot Programme, and be matched with a student/mentee
Details
First and Last Name
(required)
First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
What name would you like to be referred to as?
Pronouns
She/Her
He/Him
They/Them
She/They
He/They
Please enter the name of the organisation you currently work for
(required)
(or write “Self-employed”, “Freelancer”, or “Independent” if applicable)
Contact Information
(required)
The email address will be shared with your matched student/mentee
Email
Phone
Mobile
Profile
Are you a University of Chester alumni?
(required)
Yes
No
Which sector are you currently working in?
(required)
Academia / Education
Business / Management
Charities / Not-for-Profit
Creative Industries
Finance
Healthcare
Law
Marketing / Communications
Public Sector
Tech / Data
Other
Which sector experience(s) do you have?
(required)
You may select up to 3 options
Academia / Education
Business / Management
Charities / Not-for-Profit
Creative Industries
Finance
Healthcare
Law
Marketing / Communications
Public Sector
Tech / Data
Other
Years of professional experience:
(required)
2-4 years
5-8 years
9-15 years
15+ years
Other
What areas could you support the students with?
(required)
You may select up to 3 options
Applications
Confidence Building
Interviews
Resilience
Role / Sector Guidance
Skills Development
Workplace Behaviours
Other
Are you able to:
(required)
Please select all that apply:
Attend 1st mentoring conversation: 30-60 minutes, virtual/in-person (Late May)
Attend Event: Chester Exchange: 2.5 hours approx., in-person (June 11)
Attend 2nd mentoring conversation: 30-60 minutes, virtual/in-person (Mid to Late June)
Do you have previous experience mentoring or working with (young) people? If yes, please briefly describe your experience:
If you have worked with young people, which (age) groups?
You may select multiple options
Secondary school (11-16 years)
College (16-18+ years)
University students (18-21+ years)
Graduates (21+ years)
Other
Why would you like to be a mentor in the Chester Exchange programme?
(required)
What motivates you to take part and what do you hope to contribute?
As part of the event on June 11, catering will be provided. Do you have any dietary requirements or allergies we should be aware of?
(required)
Please select all that apply:
Dairy free
Gluten free
Halal
Nut free
Vegan
Vegetarian
None
Other
If you would like us to take into consideration any health conditions, disabilities or accessibility needs for the programme, please provide details below:
Is there anything else you wish to share with us?
I would like to receive updates from the University of Chester, Careers and Employability team about any future mentoring opportunities.
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