Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Maynooth University

Overview

Upon completion of the micro-credential the mentor will have a broader understanding of the skills associated with mentoring and communicating effectively. The Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion program from Maynooth University involves learners’ participation in training and reflection, as well as engaging in a mentoring relationship with a young person.

Career Options

Becoming a skilled mentor can contribute to participants personal success and career development in several domains. Mentorship can provide numerous benefits for mentors and their mentees, including relationship building skills, committment and support skills. These are transferable skills relevant to careers in the private and public sector, and are specifically relavent to coaching roles and support work. Graduates of the Micro-credential will also be specialised in Diversity and Inclusion, making them perfect candidates for D & I roles that are responsible for coordinating, administrating and leading Universal Diversity and Inclusion work . Graduates of the micro-credential will ultimately be able to appreciate, explore and implement the best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and mentoring within their own settings, whether this be in the public or private sector.