The Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program is back in 2023 to connect members of the veteran community to leaders and professionals across the South Australian business community.
Following the success of the pilot in 2021, the Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program will run again this year, starting in June and concluding in November.
Through the program, mentee participants are partnered with experienced South Australian business leaders who provide guidance and support as mentors to help them achieve success in their professional lives.
Participants in the 2021 pilot program experienced many positive outcomes including:
- gaining meaningful employment
- scholarship and grant successes
- expansion of professional networks
- increased confidence and improved understanding of self-worth.
The program will be facilitated by South Australian-based Strategy and Business Coach, Christine Molitor from Be Sustained.
How to Apply
Applications are now closed.
Please note that completing the application form does not guarantee a place in the program. Applications will be assessed and places are subject to mentor/mentee availability.
Key Dates
Applications are now closed.
Successful participants will be notified of their acceptance into the program by 1 June 2023.
The program will formally commence on 20 June 2023 at an induction event and will conclude in November 2023.
Program streams
Two separate programs with different objectives and outcomes are being offered. Applicants for both mentee and mentor positions must select the stream they wish to participate in when submitting their application.
Career and Skills Development
Participants will have the opportunity to work with their mentor to set career and professional goals, whilst developing networking skills, their professional profile, interview techniques, presentation skills and more. The opportunity to expand their professional network and investigate career prospects through networking activities will also be provided.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Participants will determine their place in their entrepreneurship journey alongside their mentor, who will be able to provide advice and feedback on business models and plans, financing options, growing an existing business and more. This stream is suitable for anyone who is considering starting a business through to someone who has started their own business but wants to take it to the next level.
Eligibility criteria
To apply as a mentee, participants must be a:
- ADF member, currently transitioning
- former ADF member
- reservist
- partner of current or former ADF member.
Applications to be a mentor are invited from anyone across the South Australian business community who is keen to share their knowledge and expertise to support participants to unlock their full potential.
All mentor/mentee participants must be located in South Australia.
Hear from some of our past participants
Dave & Matt
Liz & Sharon
What to expect
The program will officially commence on 20 June 2023 at an induction event for both programs. All mentors and mentees are required to attend as this is where they will be introduced to their partners and an outline of the program will be provided.
Mentors and mentees will then meet every month, by the most suitable means available to them e.g., face to face, online or via phone.
Over the duration of the program there will be several check-in points and professional development and networking events offered.
Participants will also be required to participate in an evaluation process throughout and at the conclusion of the program. This will inform lessons learned and gains made for participants, as well as the development of future programs.
More information
Read the Veterans SA Career & Business Mentoring Program FAQS below.
Learn more about the 2021 pilot program.
Please send queries to VeteransSA@sa.gov.au