Are you a student or jobseeker with disability? Would you like to advance your career opportunities? Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE) connects students and jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian businesses. It gives you an opportunity to develop your skills and confidence in a workplace setting, and gain valuable advice and guidance on how you can increase your employability. 

Meetings with your mentor may include: 

• Reviewing resume and cover letters 
• Mock interviews
• Worksite visits
• Networking with other professionals
• Building confidence.
• Attending events and team meetings 

How it works:

You will be paired with an experienced professional who you will meet with your mentor a minimum of 8 times within a 16-week period. Meetings typically last between one and two hours and can be scheduled at a time that suits both you and your mentor. Mentoring is a partnership, so bringing your own ideas, questions and goals for the program is important. Your mentor will support you with achieving the outcomes you set for yourself by sharing their experience, offering their advice and providing you with access to their own work environment and experience. AND will match you with a mentor based on the information provide in your application. Matching considers your preferred industry, the skills you would like to develop, the goals you would like to achieve through the program, and your location.

Benefits:

As a PACE mentee, you will: 

• Improve your job application and interview technique.
• Gain valuable experience in your preferred area of work.
• Develop networking and social skills in a professional environment.
• Grow your contacts.
• Showcase your skills and knowledge in the workplace.
• Learn new skills, knowledge and experience for your resume.
• Receive continual support throughout the program. 

How to apply: 

PACE Mentoring is open to anyone with disability at all stages of your career. For example, you could be a school leaver, TAFE student, university graduate or looking for a career-change PACE Mentoring runs twice per year. April to July and September to December. Registering is easy. Simply complete the online form available on our website www.and.org.au.