Career Mentoring

Figuring out what to do when you're older and knowing how to get on the career ladder can seem very confusing. But it's not as difficult as it seems.

At The Mentoring Lab, we provide a reflective space where young people aged 13 and over can learn how to plan strategically and take lots of action now, even at this young age.

Our network of volunteer professionals gives young people a safe space to reflect on their current situation, their skills, explore opportunities available to them and areas for development. Young people do all of this in just 12 sessions whilst designing a career pathway that suits their values and ambitions.

At the end of the 12 sessions mentoring relationship, young people will be more confident, have a fantastic CV, cover letter, and job options to help them launch and accelerate their careers.*

Frequency: Fortnightly
Day of the week: On a Wednesday or Saturday
Session duration: 1 hour
Time: Wednesday (5-7pm) or Saturday (12-2pm)
Location: Online or at the TML Office
Ages: 13-25
Level: n/a
Ability: All

Cost: Free or £5 suggested donation per session.

Alternatively, explore our Private Mentoring Service: To explore our mentoring services and packages further, click here

New Registrations: If you are not already registered with The Mentoring Lab, register for Career Mentoring here

Already registered with The Mentoring Lab? Enrol to take part here

**Impact of mentoring dependant on the level of the young person’s and parent’s commitment to the mentoring journey and processes.

**Terms and conditions apply. Priority is given to young people from low-income, marginalised backgrounds.

Youth Leaders Club

Each week young people are invited to join our YouThinkFWD project to support The Mentoring Lab in improving what we do. From helping us develop amazing youth engagement projects, creating content for our up-and-coming TikTok channel, making our resources easy to use, or sharing your ideas on what we should be doing in 2-5 years' time.

YouThinkFWD is youth-led and gives young people a voice and sense of belonging, whilst developing their skills.

Take part in one of the following

Youthinkfwd Media Projects
Too Much Leverage Game Show
On The Met - (Get on and Get into policing project)
Peer Mentoring
Work Experience opportunities

By taking part, you will get free training, certifications, and work-related experiences that will look great on a cv.

First Aid training
Peer Mentoring Training
Social Media Training
Work Shadowing opportunities
Letter of recommendation signed by our Board of Directors

Find Out More: Check out what we did in 2022

Too Much Leverage Game Show: https://youtu.be/c-Ly6SowyFI

Music Making Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXh2PTJml4E

Key Details

Frequency: Weekly, Saturdays
Time: 11am-3.30pm
Location: Unit 204, Bradbury Works, 3a-10 Bradbury Street, Gillet Square, Dalston, Hackney, N16 8JN
Ages: 13-25 years old
Level: Beginner-Advanced

Cost: Free

New Registrations

If you are not already registered with The Mentoring Lab, register for the YouthinkFWD here

Already registered with The Mentoring Lab? Enrol to take part here