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Are you focused on doing Promotable Tasks in your job? In the mentoring programme at Women in Life Science Denmark we have recently held an online workshop for the mentees and one of the topics was identifying Promotable Tasks and Non-Promotable Tasks to become more aware of how we are investing our time. If you are doing too many Non-Promotable tasks, you may be well liked by your colleagues, but you may also be reducing your chances of being promoted and moving ahead in your career. In this workshop, we also identified a third category of tasks: the Demotable Tasks – those are tasks that may cause you to be demoted instead of promoted. This could be from participating in risky projects with high risk of failure which then fail or participating in projects with a reputation of cutting corners. Find yourself a copy of the book “The No Club” and consider how you are investing your time. Lone Veng Pernille Winding Gojkovic Lene Gerlach #mentoringmatters

Recap Sunday 👩🏽💻 Shifting the Paradigm on Empowerment The month of June holds deep significance in South Africa's history. Recognized as Youth Month, it culminates on the 16th with Youth Day, commemorating the brave youth of 1976 whose activism and determination brought about a transformative change in the education system. This historic struggle serves as a powerful inspiration for me, Makgotso Lebajoa, to shape the future I envision—one where the girl child is never left behind in education and is equipped with life-transforming skills. Coming from a previously disadvantaged background, I understand firsthand the immense challenges the girl child faces in climbing from the valley to the peak, especially in the corporate world. My personal journey has shown me that the only bridge to opportunity is education and mentorship—drivers of knowledge. Knowledge holds the promise we need to progress. In line with shifting the paradigm on empowerment, as June began, I had the privilege of participating in the Expertise Alliance Programme powered by Imperial Key Africa as a mentor to four young women pursuing careers in IT within the financial services sector. The program aims to equip mentees with the knowledge needed to transition from college or university into the corporate world. I was fortunate to have the assistance of Ms. Umpha Matshepete and Ms. Tshilidzi Mphadzha whose invaluable insights and experiences significantly contributed to the success of our mentorship program. The four mentees I mentored were women I met at various conferences and within the industry. After connecting with them, they reached out to me, seeking mentorship. The mentorship program incorporated various resources, including personalized learning paths, skills assessments, and community support. These tools enabled the mentees to develop their technical and soft skills, preparing them for the demands of the corporate world. I am particularly pleased with the feedback and testimonies from two of the mentees who joined the program while unemployed; they managed to secure employment through opportunities that arose during the mentorship program. This experience underscores the critical need for mentorship. Like Nelson Mandela, I believe that as individuals, we should champion the cause of investing in people through education and upskilling. I am passionate about driving the change I want to see in the world. Through education and mentorship, we can bridge gaps, create opportunities, and foster a future where every girl child can reach her full potential. By shifting the paradigm on empowerment, we can ensure that the legacy of the youth of 1976 continues to inspire and drive meaningful change in our society. #Reflections #Mentorship #Mentoring #Mentor #YouthMonth #June #Passion

What a great concept - and certainly chimes with our views around inclusivity, diversity and their benefits to the workplace. But also the benefits to early careers and graduate schemes, and the role mentors and buddy systems can play. Especially when they are open and two way. Connecting people and allowing learning in both directions. #diversity #inclusion #earlycareers #mentoring

Multiplier Event of the DigIN - EMPOWER ADULT EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT DIGITAL SOCIAL INCLUSION Castellón, November 16, 2023 - Today, Universitat Jaume I hosted a pivotal multiplier event as part of the project “Empower adult educators to support digital social inclusion (DigIN)-2022-1-PL01-KA220-ADU-000088404”. This event brought together a diverse group of participants, including educators, adult education experts, and representatives from educational organisations, all of whom play a crucial role in advancing digital social inclusion. The day commenced with the arrival and registration of attendees, followed by a comprehensive presentation of the DigIN - EMPOWER ADULT EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT DIGITAL SOCIAL INCLUSION project. This initiative aims to enhance the digital skills of educators and seniors, addressing the specific needs of relevant target groups for the project's success. The presentation of the Erasmus programme allowed participants to gain insights into the significance of international collaboration in the educational domain. Subsequently, key toolsets were introduced: the Digital Competence Development and Digital Participation Toolkit, the Digital Competence Map, and the Digital Facilitator Toolkit. After a brief break, a dynamic roundtable discussion on “Digital facilitator competences for adult education” took place, featuring members of the project's national team and adult education experts. The ensuing debate focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by the target groups in the journey towards digital social inclusion. The day concluded with a productive networking session, enabling participants to exchange ideas and establish contacts for future collaborations. European Commission #DigIN #erasmus #digital #adult #multiplier #event #promotion #dissemination #spain

[#Mentoring] Eramet is proud to participate in the 2024 International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (#IWRMP). Beyond sponsorship, three of our collaborators are actively engaged as mentors. Over the next six months, they have been paired with mentees who will gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the resources sector. Simultaneously, our mentors will learn from their mentees, leading to enriching experiences for all involved.   Since its first edition in 2018, IWRMP has engaged over 400 mentees from more than 40 countries. In 2023, 82% of mentees reported that participating in IWRMP had positively impacted their careers, with 38% subsequently receiving workplace promotions.   Through IWiM, Eramet and its subsidiaries aim to foster cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing and create an empowering environment for all female team members.   Learn more about IWRMP here: https://lnkd.in/gkHjAPJb   #IWRMP2024 #IWRMP #MentoringAmplifies #MentoringMatters #WomenInMining #ErametGroup

🌟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐂𝐒𝐑𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 📒 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Mr. Samarth Pathak, Communications Head (South Asia) Regional Focal Point (Youth and Education), at UNODC, as our esteemed speaker for the upcoming TheCSRUniverse Virtual Roundtable! 🎉 On "𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐃𝐄𝐈) 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" 📆 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: May 30, 2024   ⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM   📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Live on LinkedIn   🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: [𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞] https://lnkd.in/gykCMiU2 📹 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: [Watch Here] https://lnkd.in/gykCMiU2 #InclusiveEducation #CSR #DEI #TheCSRUniverse #Skilldevelopment 📌 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:   ✒ In our upcoming virtual roundtable, we'll explore the transformative power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within educational environments. This event aims to shed light on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives can be pivotal in creating inclusive educational opportunities. 🗒 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚:  🗣 Opening Remarks: Introduction by the host of the special roundtable, highlighting the importance of DEI in education and the objectives of the roundtable. 👉 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: 👨💼👩💼 All speakers will express their views on the significance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in shaping equitable societies. 👉 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🗣 Speakers will deep dive into identifying challenges in promoting DEI in education and express their views on collaborative action between CSR initiatives, educational institutions, and other stakeholders. 👨💼 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: Sharing successful DEI initiatives in education. 🙋♂️ 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Impact of Inclusive Education Initiatives. 📚 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Consolidation of ideas and strategies with a focus on successful initiatives that have positively impacted DEI solutions and suggestions for policymakers and key stakeholders. ✨ 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: Summary of key outcomes, thank you note and acknowledgment. 👥 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧?    🙎♂️ CSR Professionals   👩🏫 Educators and Administrators   🏟 DEI Education Organizations   👥 Anyone passionate about the intersection of DEI and education Let’s unlock the importance of DEI in education together! Let’s explore how DEI in education can foster development, inclusion, and social change! Ruchika Kumar Somesh Menon Shrishti Rao Shweta Singh Sonal Dutta Arya Ameshi Ayush Kumar Patel Kuhu K Govind Kumar Alviya Haider #InclusiveEducation #Education #Skilldevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveFutures #SocialChange #EducationForAll #EducationReform

Inspiring inclusion is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. The power and positive impact of inclusion is evident everywhere you look, and everyone has a part to play in uplifting women to create a stronger, thriving construction industry. BCITO is committed to providing more opportunities for women in the sector, challenging stereotypes and addressing myths about the capability of women in trade-based work. Caitlin Simpson started her BCITO apprenticeship with Graft Joinery in 2020 and is dispelling the old-school narratives by making the industry her own. She’s enthusiastic about her experience with a company that’s walking the talk on inclusion, led by boss Craig van Velden. “Craig has always been so supportive of me; he made sure that I have a voice in the industry. He sees all of his employees as his equals, no matter what. And throughout my journey with BCITO, I’ve met so many great people. No one in the BCITO community has been discriminatory towards me because of my gender. They have always been so supportive and encouraging of women entering the industry,” says Caitlin. Aotearoa New Zealand needs more women with a passion for the trades to upskill and grow their knowledge to create much-needed quality homes and infrastructure. To learn more about how BCITO can help with a rewarding apprenticeship, head to https://bcito.org.nz #bcito #apprentice #internationalwomensday2024 #inclusion #inspiringinclusion

Did you know that 71% of Fortune 500 companies believe mentorship is key to career development and success? As we kick off 2024, I am thrilled to announce my association of a new mentorship platform powered by the HLTH Foundation - https://lnkd.in/gSjcpS45 as a Mentor. This platform is not just about connecting mentors and mentees. It's about creating a community where knowledge, experiences, and insights are shared freely. It's about fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. It's about empowering each one of us to reach our full potential. It is a platform that is designed with you in mind. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to give back, or a young go-getter seeking guidance, there's a place for you. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful, impactful relationships that can help shape the future of our industry. But we can't do it without you. We need your expertise, your insights, your stories. We need you to join us in this journey of mentorship. So, I invite you to explore the platform, sign up, and start making connections that matter. Let's make 2024 a year of growth, learning, and mentorship. Let's empower each other to succeed. Are you in? #Mentorship2024 #KnowledgeSharing #EmpowerToSucceed

🌍 This International Labour Day, let's celebrate the spirit of justice, solidarity, and perseverance that drives progress in every field, including education. At OneLern, we're not just observers of change; we are pioneers in transforming how education is delivered across the globe. 👩🏫✨Across multiple global regions, we've witnessed first-hand the empowerment that digital education can bring. By breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity, we strive to ensure every child has access to high-quality learning experiences. Our mission goes beyond academic excellence; it's about nurturing a future where every student, teacher, and community thrives together. 🔗 In a world where education is often seen merely as a business, OneLern stands apart. We believe in education as a powerful tool for social justice, capable of uplifting communities and resolving conflicts. Our commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals isn't just a promise; it's action in motion. 💡 As we celebrate #InternationalLabourDay, let's remember the labor of love that is education. It's about building a foundation for lifelong learning and success, not just for the few, but for every student around the world. Join us at OneLern in making education accessible, engaging, and empowering. 🌟 Here's to those who teach, learn, and persevere every day. Your labor is the most beautiful of labors, nurturing the minds that will shape tomorrow. #MayDay #EducationForAll #DigitalTransformation #OneLern

Skills Outside School Foundation: Stronger Together; Partnering for Girls' Education in Science! Advocacy isn't just about conversations; it's about creating impactful coalitions. That's why we've teamed up with the private sector to go beyond traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) and truly embed the principles of sustainability into their core operations. This commitment to partnership was showcased when we joined forces with Tongston Entrepreneurship Group: Holdings, Institute, College, Media and Ventures. Together, we celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by supporting secondary education for girls. Together, we designed, delivered, and implemented a competition to empower girls in science education. This incredible collaboration, not just CSR, showcased the power of the private sector in achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). By mainstreaming sustainability and aligning development with core mandates, businesses like Tongston Entrepreneurship Group can make a real difference. Tongston Entrepreneurship Group, a leader in education, enterprise, media, and finance, has been an exemplary partner in this journey. As we continue to build these bridges, we invite more private sector organizations just like Tongston Entrepreneurship Group to join us in mainstreaming sustainability and truly transforming lives. Stay connected to see how our collaborations create lasting impacts Skills Outside School Foundation #SOSF #Tongston #SDGs #Sustainability #EducationForAll #WomenInScience www.tongston.com #PartnershipForChange #CorporateSocialResponsibility #ImpactThroughCollaboration #SDGs #GirlsInScience #Partnerships #Education #Tongston #Empowerment #data #advocacy #skills #education #employability #SOSF #philanthropy #development #impact #data #interventions #advocacy #skills #school https://lnkd.in/dEiy7V6