Lucy Mentoring Program ("Lucy")

What is LUCY?

The Office for Women (OFW), NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet has developed the LUCY Mentoring Program with Universities in NSW. 

  MENTORING PROGRAM

The Lucy Mentoring Program aims to encourage the development of women, who given the right opportunities and support, will become our future leaders.

The NSW Government is committed to increasing the numbers of women employed in the private and public sectors at the middle and senior management level and on boards. This goal is being pursued by the Office for Women, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, in partnership with individuals and organisations in the private and public sectors.

"Lucy" aims to equip women with the advice, networks and experience they need to take on leadership and senior positions in the private and public sectors.
To achieve this goal, a program has been developed to increase the number of women graduates in business, law, finance, economics and accounting entering the workforce after graduation. This will increase the pool of women from which middle and senior managers are recruited.

An understanding of work environments and networks is very influential in both gaining employment and progressing through the ranks in any organisation.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The Program aims to inspire, motivate and educate women about the opportunities available for employment and leadership in the private and public sectors. This is being achieved by establishing relationships between students and mentors who are working professionals.

• Communicate to women the diversity of opportunities available for them in the corporate sector and public domain and the personal advantages of achieving job satisfaction;
• Ensuring women, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are able to access the Program;
• Provide an opportunity for women to work with business and professional senior managers;
• Provide women with access to a network of senior managers; and
• Provide women with a Program which will encourage active decision-making about their careers.

THE PROGRAM

Over a period of weeks, mentors and students work together on a small work related project while also attending some larger group sessions to meet and learn from other program participants. The Program includes an Introductory Session followed by a Work Based Activity (WBA), totalling 35 hours in the Mentor's workplace, and is organised to suit individual Mentor-Student commitments. The Final Session reviews and provides an opportunity to de-brief with all of the Program participants. Mentor and student kits are provided to participants outlining respective roles and responsibilities and guidance to complete the Program.

WHO CAN APPLY

To be eligible for selection for the program you need to be an undergraduate female studying in the Faculty of Commerce or the Faculty of Law at second or subsequent year of study with:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Potential to contribute to the corporate sector
• Commitment to complete the LUCY Program between 26 June & 2 October 2009
• Long-term commitment to contribute to the Program by assisting future LUCY mentees, including sharing your experience of the Program
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Effective communication skills
• A Credit average

WHEN

TBA

HOW TO APPLY

Please read the Lucy Participant Manual before applying so you have some idea of the time commitment involved. 
Applications closing date TBA.

Last updated: 28-Oct-2009