Introduction
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.
Objectives
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
Mentorship Process
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.
Timeline
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
Role of Mentees
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
FAQs
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.