WINFI Mentoring | STEMAZING

FULLY FUNDED MENTORING PROGRAMME

Women Innovators in Foundation Industries (WINFI)

As part of the government’s strategy and commitment to clean growth and net zero carbon emissions by 2050, UKRI’s £66m Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK, EPSRC and ESRC brings together the metals, glass, paper, ceramics, cement and bulk chemical industries to address environmental impact and global competitiveness.

The TFI Challenge are partnering with STEMAZING to launch a mentoring programme for Women Innovators in Foundation Industries (WINFI), designed to foster career growth, increase confidence, and build lasting networks for women and allies within the foundation industries. This programme is tailored to address the current gender imbalance in leadership roles and create a supportive talent pipeline.

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You must work in the Foundation Industries (metals, glass, paper, ceramics, cement and bulk chemical industries) or their immediate supply chains (construction, automotive, packaging).

For women and non-binary mentees.

For mentors of any gender.

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Fully Funded Mentoring Programme for the Foundation Industries

MENTEE APPLICATION FORM

You are applying to take part in this programme as a MENTEE.

Please note this is only open to women and non-binary people in Foundation Industries and their immediate supply chains.

Please note your information is managed in accordance with our GDPR and Data Privacy Policy and will only be used for the purposes of this programme by Innovate UK and STEMAZING.

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone*

Gender*

Current Occupation / Role*

Organisation / Institution*

Which Foundation Industry do you work in? (tick all that apply)*

Metals

Glass

Paper

Ceramics

Cement & Bulk Chemicals

Other

What is your current career stage?*

academic or career level such as student, graduate, early career, mid-career etc

What field or profession are you interested in?*

Have you been mentored before? If so, please briefly describe your experience. (Please note previous mentoring experience is not a requirement)*

Why do you want to participate in this mentoring scheme?*

What are your main goals for the mentoring relationship (e.g. career guidance, specific skill development, networking etc)*

We expect mentees to commit 2 hours a month from Dec 2024 – Feb 2025 for this mentoring scheme. Can you commit to this?*

Yes

Other

Mentoring sessions are expected to be conducted online. Are you able to join video calls via Zoom or Teams?*

Yes

Other

What is your preferred availability for mentoring meetings? (Please tick all that apply and be as flexible as possible)*

Mon mornings

Mon lunchtimes

Mon afternoons

Tues mornings

Tues lunchtimes

Tues afternoons

Weds mornings

Weds lunchtimes

Weds afternoons

Thurs mornings

Thurs lunchtimes

Thurs afternoons

Fri mornings

Fri lunchtimes

Fri afternoons

We want to be inclusive for all participants applying. Do you have any accessibility requirements you would like us to be aware of, e.g. any additional support you need to help you participate fully in this programme?

Is there anything specific about your background, culture, or identity that you'd like your mentor to be aware of?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you that will help us in matching you with a mentor if you are chosen to take part in this programme?

Do you agree to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the mentoring relationship?*

Yes

Do you have any final comments or questions for us?

Please click submit to register your interest in taking part. We will be in touch with you by the end of October to confirm whether you have been selected to take part in this scheme.

Fully Funded Mentoring Training Programme for the Foundation Industries

MENTOR APPLICATION FORM

You are applying to take part in this programme as a MENTOR.

This scheme involves a development opportunity for Mentors to grow their skills, confidence and toolbox for effective mentoring through a training programme delivered in partnership with STEMAZING and funded by Innovate UK.

Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible to help us match you with a suitable mentee.

Please note your information is managed in accordance with our GDPR and Data Privacy Policy and will only be used for the purposes of this programme by Innovate UK and STEMAZING.

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone*

Gender*

Current Occupation / Role*

Organisation / Institution*

Which Foundation Industry do you work in? (tick all that apply)*

Metals

Glass

Paper

Ceramics

Cement & Bulk Chemicals

Other

What is your field of expertise?*

Feel free to add any information here that will help us understand your areas of knowledge, experience, expertise.

How many years of professional experience do you have?*

Have you mentored anyone before? If so, please briefly describe your experience. (Please note previous mentoring experience is not a requirement)*

Why do you want to be a mentor on this scheme?*

What specific skills or knowledge are you excited to share with a mentee?*

Are there any other topics or areas you are willing to mentor in? e.g. leadership, technical skills, career planning, negotiation skills, interview skills, project management skills etc.

We expect mentors to commit 2 hours a month from Nov 2024 – Feb 2025 for this mentoring scheme. Your training will take place in November, and the mentoring relationship will run Dec, Jan, Feb. Can you commit to this?*

Yes

Other

Training will be done via Zoom and by accessing an online web-based training platform. Are you able to join video calls via Zoom?*

Yes

Other

What is your preferred availability for mentoring meetings? (Please tick all that apply and be as flexible as possible)*

Mon mornings

Mon lunchtimes

Mon afternoons

Tues mornings

Tues lunchtimes

Tues afternoons

Weds mornings

Weds lunchtimes

Weds afternoons

Thurs mornings

Thurs lunchtimes

Thurs afternoons

Fri mornings

Fri lunchtimes

Fri afternoons

We want to be inclusive for all mentors applying. Do you have any accessibility requirements you would like us to be aware of, e.g. any additional support you need to help you participate fully in this programme?

Is there anything specific about your background, culture, or identity that you'd like your mentee to be aware of?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you that will help us in matching you with a mentee if you are chosen to take part in this programme?

Do you agree to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the mentoring relationship?*

Yes

Do you have any final comments or questions for us?

Please click submit to register your interest in taking part. We will be in touch with you by the end of October to confirm whether you have been selected to take part in this scheme.