A Sunderland student has found a ‘perfect match’ when it
comes to a new mentoring scheme in the City.
Amy Brant, from Belview, Hartlepool is studying at the
University of Sunderland and was hoping for a taste of real life working to
compliment her degree course in Psychology and Counselling.
It happened that David Cliff, the MD of the Sunderland based
Gedanken Ltd., and a former student at Sunderland, was looking to help mentor a
student who was looking to develop a career in the helping professions,
something that the company has a fine reputation for:
“It is always nice to help a student out and mentoring is, I
think, a great hands-on way of doing it.” Said David “I have been very fortunate
in that Amy is very interested in my line of work which can only mean both
parties we gain the benefit from our three months together.”
During the three months, David will help develop Amy’s
skills in persuasive presentation, professional ethics and interviewing style. “
I think these mentoring sessions will be of great benefit to me both in terms
of my current studies and when I do go out into the very competitive jobs
market”, said Amy.
A spokesperson for the University of
Sunderland said: "With rising competition for employment in the current
economic climate, today's future graduates are facing a challenging time and
need to start shaping opportunities for their future as early as possible.
"Our students need to learn about the world of work from those in the know, people who have been there, done that and can help a student gain an insight into life outside higher education.
"We are therefore delighted that Gedanken has been able to offer Amy such a work-based experience through the mentoring scheme, we are sure she will gain valuable experience and gain the necessary skills which meet the emerging needs of employers."
"Our students need to learn about the world of work from those in the know, people who have been there, done that and can help a student gain an insight into life outside higher education.
"We are therefore delighted that Gedanken has been able to offer Amy such a work-based experience through the mentoring scheme, we are sure she will gain valuable experience and gain the necessary skills which meet the emerging needs of employers."
For more information about Gedanken and the work they do
with coaching mentoring, training and mediation please go to: http://www.gedanken.co.uk or call 0191
5018081
Gedanken
was founded some 15 years ago by David Cliff offering professional expression
for people who sought to offer support and change for others, a commitment to
stretching human development and a vision of organisations offering a real
chance for human potential to flourish for the benefit of all.
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