The Hikmah Mentoring Programme is designed to provide one-to-one coaching and mentoring to young people between the ages of 14 and 19. There are many benefits to mentoring for both mentor and mentee and we recognise the need to harness knowledge, experience and skills that can be shared with young people. It is a chance to gain a new perspective, learn new skills and build valuable connections. Mentees will be paired with a mentor from a professional background with whom they will form an ongoing relationship.

The programme focusses on building the mentees’ confidence and explores key skills that are required to succeed in the workplace including planning and organising, communication, teamwork, leadership and problem solving. It also prepares them for starting out in the workplace ensuring they have the basic tools and knowledge. This personalised programme caters to each individuals’ requirements and ensures they can achieve their personal and developmental goals. The mentors aim to challenge the mentees’ thinking, provide valuable insights, set tasks and encourage them to put their learnings into practice.

This is a year-long programme and each month a particular skillset will be covered in a 1 hour session between mentor and mentee. The programme will conclude with a presentation from the mentees providing them with the opportunity to showcase both their personal & professional development and the overall mentoring experience.