This in a mentee information session for the GAP (Graduate Aspiration Programme) from the Civil Service.
This in a mentee information session for the GAP (Graduate Aspiration Programme) from the Civil Service.
What is GAP?
GAP is an amazing one to one mentoring opportunity which matches university students, from under-represented backgrounds, with a mentor from the Civil Service who has an expertise in a particular professional area. The programme aims to build confidence, aspiration and support future career choices, as well as enhancing communication skills and building new networks.
GAP aims to provide students from less privileged backgrounds with access to a Civil Service professional who can provide a real-life knowledge and experience of a profession and help build soft skills like communication and networking.
Mentees are encouraged to talk about their career aspirations and any opportunities or barriers they feel may prevent them from achieving their goals. The role of the mentor is to offer guidance and advice, as well as helping to identify solutions to support mentees to achieve their potential.
What is it Not?
GAP is not an entry route into the Civil Service, there are no roles attached to this programme. However, if you are part of GAP, you will receive regular communications about upcoming job opportunities alongside bespoke sessions on subjects (Application Writing, Interview skills etc).
GAP is not about support for VISA’s, Passports or other applications relating to immigration, our Civil Service mentors are there to support your professional development and future career choices.
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- Careers and Employability Service
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- Online
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