Step Up 3 - FST Mentoring Programme - Applications for this programme have now closed

What’s the time commitment?

9 selected applicants will come together for three separate training days on 7th and 28th October and 18th November 2010. Then, in November, you will be matched with two mentees. After an initial meeting with your mentees in December you will meet each of them for 6 to 8 mentoring sessions from January to October 2011. During this time you will also be supported by your trainer via telephone and two half day supervision workshops in March and May to share progress and experiences with your STEP UP colleagues.

What are the benefits?

•development of coaching and mentoring skills
•development of greater self awareness and understanding
•opportunity to meet like minded colleagues from across the sector
•3 three stimulating interactive training days
•training materials and your own learning development log
•a feel good factor as you support aspiring individuals in your sector
•opportunity to use new coaching and mentoring skills in your own workplace, and finally,
•it’s free – FST is being supported by Creative Scotland to deliver the programme

Quotes from STEP UP mentors:

Raising my awareness of how I operate as a manager was really really enlightening. I've found myself using the skills I learnt as a mentor almost every day in my work and personal life - it's given me much more confidence in dealing with numerous things.

Helping another person is always rewarding, but helping them discover they already had the solution at their fingertips is even more so.

Quotes from a STEP UP mentee:

Speaking with an experienced person removed from my own workplace has helped me gain perspective on issues and consider fresh solutions that I might not have otherwise.

How do I apply?

Simply visit the FST website www.scottishtheatre.org and complete and return the application by Monday 9th August. Successful applicants will be notified a week later and invited to attend the first training day on 7th October.

Who’s behind STEP UP?

STEP UP has been devised by Executive Coach and Artistic Director, Paul Pinson and arts consultants, Abigail Carney and Jane Hogg. Abigail is project managing, recruiting and matching mentors with mentees, Paul is leading on the training, supervision support, and review mentor / mentee matches, and Jane is undertaking the evaluation.

STEP UP 3 is the third coaching and mentoring programme to be supported and hosted by FST and funded by Creative Scotland. STEP UP 1 was launched in June 2008.

To apply please complete and return the application form below by the 9th August 2010

Cost:

Documents

STEP UP 3 - Mentor Recruitment Information Sheet.doc

STEP UP 3 - Mentor Application Form.doc