PR & Public Affairs Mentoring Programme
Open to school leavers (18+), undergraduates, graduates and those interning or working within the PR industry, the 6-month PR Mentoring Programme is an opportunity for mentees to receive support in entering and navigating the industry.
Mentors are central to this mission and we invite experienced PR / Public Affairs practitioners to give back and support a mentee in their journey.
Why should you become a mentor?
When you become a TBF mentor, you are becoming an extension of our mission, vision and values for the next generation of diverse talent. By participating as a mentor, you have the opportunity to pay it forward by utilising your experience and expertise to support diverse professional in entering the industry and achieving their goals set for the programme.
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What does the programme involve?
The next PR Mentoring Programme cohort will start in November 2025 and finish in April 2026.
Monthly Mentoring Sessions
Mentees can require support in a range of areas such as gaining insights into different types of PR, employability support and setting career goals.
Dedicated Programme Support
You will be supported by a Programme Manager that will be on hand to answer questions, check-in & provide mentoring resources.
In-Person Events and Resources
Mentors will have the opportunity to connect with the wider cohort through group check-ins & invitations to TBF network events.
Application Process
Application
The first step in the process involves submitting a written application form. This will support the team in finding your mentee.
Matching
Once your application is submitted, you will be informed of the outcome and the team will begin the matching process to find a suitable mentee.
Onboarding
Mentors will then be informed of their proposed matched and invited to a briefing session ahead of the programme starting.
Mentoring
Mentors will be formally introduced to their mentee and begin the programme!
How to Apply
We are no longer accepting applications for our PR Mentoring Programme. Further information on our new cohorts will be shared in due course.
Please check back on our website for updates!
Programme Commitment
To participate, mentors are required to have at least 2 years industry experience (we also accept mentors that work in public affairs). The programme commitment includes:
- One Mentoring Session Per Month (In-Person or Virtual and 1 hour in length)
- Two virtual sessions – this includes a cohort briefing and a group check-in session.
- Optional: Mentees will also be invited to broader TBF networking events