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Shine Awards backs student mentoring scheme
Monday, 18 Nov, 2009
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Ten hospitality and tourism graduates are to be mentored in a new initiative from the Shine Awards organsiers Shine People and Places
The students from the London Metropolitan University Business School will be mentored next year by award winners and finalists.
Mentors who have already pledged their support include Vanessa Lenssen, of GoLearnTo.com (corporate winner 2008); Leigh Jenkins of Von Essen Hotels (young achiever 2007); Lynn Westbury (formerly) of the Foresight Centre (highly commended 2008), Karen Eason of Sunshine Travel (young entrepreneur 2008) and Karen Illingworth of The Mersey Partnership (public sector winner 2008).
The university’s corporate and community synergy director Pat Wood said: “LMBS prepares tomorrow’s industry leaders and entrepreneurs through a mix of leading edge teaching and industry-based initiatives.
“This programme provides our graduate students with the exceptional opportunity to be supported and mentored by award-winning industry leaders who can offer a wealth of knowledge, insights and inspiration.”
Lenssen said: “Winning a Shine Award in 2008 was a great opportunity to share my achievements with the sector.
“I have successfully worked in the industry for many years and have benefited from mentoring relationships. I am delighted to be able to give something back to younger professionals who are just starting out in this exciting industry.”
Alessandra Alonso, of Shine People and Places, added: “After five years of Shine Awards we have identified many leading lights in the industry, so it seemed only natural to use these talented ladies to mentor tomorrow’s bright stars.
“Nurturing talent and supporting entrepreneurship is crucial to the future of the industry and we thank participants and mentors for their commitment.”
The Shine mentoring programme starts in January and will run throughout 2010.
Mentors will be able to help students with issues such as understanding the industry; developing a business idea or identifying the position to apply for and longer term prospects.
Key Dates
03 January 2010 – Shine Awards nominations close
12 January 2010 – Judging day
21 January 2010 – Shine Awards Ceremony
To nominate yourself or somebody you know click on www.shineawards.com
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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