Are you our next mentor in Health and Welfare?
We are excited to invite you to participate in our mentorship program for international students at Novia University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Welfare.
We are now looking for mentors in the following fields: nursing, clinical laboratory work and beauty care. As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to guide and support third-year students during the autumn/winter 2025. The primary goal of this program is for students to strengthen their own professional identity and learn more about Finnish work culture.
The task is to act as a sounding board for students to discuss and reflect on various issues regarding the nursing profession, working life and other related topics. Together with the mentor,the adept makes a a customized mentoring plan, including goals and a timeline at the beginning of the program. The mentoring then takes place within the framework agreed upon by thementor and mentee. The mentorship program requires confidentiality and mutual trust between mentor and mentee.
The official language of the mentorship program is English. However, you are welcome to practice Swedish and/or Finnish with your mentee if desired. The program will run from September to January. Exact start and end dates will be announced later to all participants.
Desired qualifications for Mentors:
- Education in healthcare, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Beauty care
- Work experience from Finnish worklife.
- Genuine interest in and openness to mentoring (prior experience is not necessary).
- Availability to meet with your mentee at least 4-6 times during the period.
Benefits for Mentors:
- Gain insight into a student’s everyday life.
- Reflect on your own experiences and share them with your mentee.
- Receive guidance on effective mentoring practices: we provide training, support and materials.
- Expand your network by connecting with other mentors and mentees (kick-off and closingevents included). Support a student’s growth in a unique way without having to give more than a little of yourtime.
- Experience for your CV
We look forward to having you as part of our mentorship program! If you’re interested, please submit your expression of interest by August 24, 2025. It is non-binding. Thank you for considering this opportunity!