Following on from NAWIC’s largest Mentoring Program 2020 (whilst also adapting to the post-Covid world), we are pleased to announce that the NAWIC NSW 2021 Mentoring Program has officially launched and applications are now open for both mentees and mentors.

The program is being generously supported by Laing O'Rourke for the 4th year and will continue to be facilitated by Annette Gray of Director of Annette Gray Consulting an industry expert in coaching, mentoring and leadership.

Running for over 9 years, the program offers individual matches for mentors and mentees based on age, experience and goals rather than similar construction profession. The focus of each mentor/mentee relationship is on personal and professional development rather than technical knowledge. 

Anyone is eligible to join the program as a mentor, male or female, provided they have at least five years' experience in the construction industry.
Mentees must be female NAWIC members of all ages, experience and tenure in the construction industry.
Mentors and mentees come from all aspects of the construction industry and all locations across NSW.
Generally, a mentoring partnership will last between 9-12 months with about 1-2 hours of face-to-face/online (i.e Zoom or Teams) meetings each month although this is up to the individual mentors and mentees to agree what works best for them. 

The program is supplemented with events throughout the year where the program participants can expend their networks, learn from one another and benefit from facilitated workshops. Guest speakers are also a feature of the events on topics such as networking and difficult conversations. Note that due to COVID-19, the events this year took place online however if government guidelines change, we will prioritise having face-to-face networking events.

For details on how to apply and further information on the program please visit:
https://www.nawic.com.au/web/chapters/NSW/NSW_Mentoring.aspx  
Should you have any queries or need any assistance to complete your application please contact the NAWIC NSW Mentor Committee on [email protected]

NOTE: Mentor Program Fee of $195 is refunded if we are unable to match with a suitable mentor.