Supporting degree apprentices is a highly valued, challenging and rewarding role – pulling on your leadership, mentoring and networking skills to make a real difference to the experience, and success, of your learner. This toolkit is designed to support you, as Employer Mentor / Line Manager, to navigate this journey. Please do let your Employer Liaison Tutor know if there is any additional information or support that would be useful.
Did you know
A recent apprenticeship survey* highlighted that the top factors in supporting successful achievement of apprenticeships are:
- Employer mentor support
- Access to Off the Job learning, facilitated by Mentor
- Support from training providers and tutors, working with Mentors
*St Martins Group (2022), Apprenticeship Outcomes and Destinations, October 2022 Report
“The most rewarding part is watching the mentee expand in both knowledge and confidence. I have long told my mentee how capable and proficient they are – which they struggled to accept – now they report feeling more confident in everyday work situations, they are putting themselves forward for strategic roles in the organization and getting noticed; this would not have happened before – and all because they feel more confident in their knowledge and ability to articulate themselves more succinctly”
– SLA Employer Mentor
3 top tips for being an Employer Mentor:
– Be present (carve out the time)
– Be consistent with meetings, giving feedback and support
– Be your authentic self – the more relatable you are, the more you both get out of the process
– SLA Employer Mentor
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