As  the  ASEAN  Youth  of  today  enters  an  increasingly globalised and interconnected job market, it is important that they are equipped with cultural intelligence and are supported  by  quality  mentorship  opportunities  for  them  to  be  able  to  face  the  challenges  and  thrive  in  a  21st century workplace.

With this challenge ahead, The Global Citizen Education Group,  supported by the National Youth Council, has launched ASEAN C.A.R.E.s, an ASEAN-wide mentorship platform  to  connect  youth  and  industry  mentors  from across ASEAN.

This three-months mentorship program provides youths with the opportunity to network and learn from professionals in different  markets and sectors from across ASEAN. Furthermore, our platform would offer MasterClasses on working culture, market  insights, and other relevant knowledge and skills to enable youth to be ASEAN-ready in their professional lives.

With  an  emphasis  towards  recovery  in  the  Post-COVID world,  the  first  run  of  this  mentorship programme will focus on 2 main industries – Sustainability and Information and  Communications Technology (ICT). We are thus inviting industry professionals from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines as mentors.

• To help youths develop cultural intelligence and be ASEAN-ready in their professional lives

• Provide opportunities to network with industry professionals from across ASEAN

• Expose participants to virtual platforms and formats which are increasingly part of the 21st century workspace

• Offer insights on working culture in ASEAN 

• Cultivate a 21st century ASEAN ready workforce 

The mentorship period will take place over three months from 14 August to 13 November. During the mentorship period, there will  be organised webinars once every month to bring all our mentors and mentees together.

Outside from the organised webinars, the mentors and mentees are free to network at  their own  time. We do request that mentors and mentees network once a month to catch up with each other.

Upon completion of the selection process, the mentorship will commence on 14 August 2021.

OPENING CEREMONY - 14 Aug 2021 (Sat)

1300 - 1400: Opening Ceremony

1400 - 1430: Masterclass: Deep Dive into Cultural Intelligence

1430 - 1530: Conference-wide icebreaker for mentees

1530 - 1630: First meeting with mentors

1630 - 1730: Setting goals and mentorship roadmap

1730 - 1800: Briefing and closing

MASTERCLASS - 18 Sep 2021 (Sat)

1300 - 1330: Opening

1330 - 1430: Keynote speaker in Sustainability

1430 - 1500: Panel Discussion: Sustainability industry 

1500 - 1530: Seminar on cultural intelligence in Sustainability Industry

1530 - 1600: Country highlight: Insight into SG, VN, ID, PH 

1600 - 1730: Virtual networking session

1730 - 1800: Closing

MASTERCLASS - 16 Oct 2021 (Sat)

1300 - 1330: Opening

1330 - 1430: Keynote speaker in ICT

1430 - 1500: Panel Discussion: ICT Industry

1500 - 1530: Seminar on cultural intelligence in ICT industry

1530 - 1600: Country highlight: Insight into SG, VN, ID, PH 

1600 - 1730: Virtual networking session

1730 - 1800: Closing

CLOSING CEREMONY - 13 Nov 2021 (Sat)

1300 - 1400: Closing ceremony

1400 - 1430: Mentors sharing

1430 - 1500: Mentees sharing

1500 - 1530: TGC Introduction

1530 - 1700: Virtual networking session

1700 - 1730: Closing

• Have a clear understanding of why you want to be mentored

• Remember to follow up with mentors

• Be prepared with targeted goals you want to achieve

• Know the areas of interest you would like to discuss

• Watch asynchronous videos on The Global Citizen Academy before the start of mentorship journey

• Participate actively during mentorship sessions

• Be respectful to mentors and other mentees

• Be receptive to feedback from mentor

• Maintain confidentiality

• Take initiative to schedule meetings with mentors

• Be open when communicating with mentor

Q: When is the application period?

A: Applications for mentees are now open till 31 July 2021. Please submit your applications here as soon as possible in order to attend the official launch event on 14 August 2021.

Q: Who can apply for ASEAN C.A.R.E.s?

A: Applications are open to all youths in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines who are aspiring and current undergraduates looking for mentorship opportunities by industry professionals in the ASEAN region. 

Q:  When  will  applicants  be  informed  of  their  application status?

A: We review our applications on a rolling basis, so we would recommend you to submit your application as soon as possible! Successful applicants will be notified of the subsequent steps via email.

Q: How do the mentees and mentors be matched?

A: Successful applicants will be grouped into teams of 2 or 3. Mentors and mentees will be matched based on their selected focused industry and country.

Q: How often should mentees and mentors meet?

A: It is recommended that mentees and mentors meet once every two to four weeks to check in on the progress.

Q: Where will the meetings be held?

A: All meetings should be held virtually.

Q: What should the teams discuss with their mentors during the meetings?

A: Mentees and mentors should work on the goals they would like to achieve during the mentorship journey.
Examples include:

•Work transition to ASEAN countries, specifically Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines

•Professional development in ICT or Sustainability industries

•Gain more ASEAN industry knowledge

•Develop cultural intelligence

•Be ASEAN-ready in their professional lives

•Improve technical skills and soft skills

The teams should always come prepared for their meetings with updates on the progress for their respective projects.

Q: What is expected of the youth teams upon the completion of ASEAN C.A.R.E.s?

A: Mentees will be required to follow the mentorship journey and complete checkpoints throughout the journey. They will also be invited to share their experience at the closing event on 13 November 2021.

For further clarification, you may contact the organisers at asean.cares@theglobalcitizen.sg.