Sign-ups for 2026-27 will open in September 2026, with the first preparation session happening on September 16.
Are you an undergraduate or taught postgraduate looking to connect with a professional in an industry you’re interested in? Thrive Mentoring can support you connect with a mentor in an industry of your choice, who can offer you personalised, 1-to-1 support in your career plans and share advice and guidance from their career journey.
Thrive Mentoring:
- is open to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, excluding students from Henley Business School
- can be completed more than once, as long as you are a student at the University
- is flexible and adaptable around your university schedule
- is facilitated on a dedicated platform, where you can access our mentors and connect with one of them
- recognises your mentoring experience with a completion certificate.
Visit About Thrive for more information.
How do I join?
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Attend a mandatory Thrive Preparation Session, which are bookable on MyJobsOnline.These will run from September 16 – December 7.
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Join the Thrive Mentoring Pathway on MyJobsOnline to complete your registration. You will not gain access to this unless you have attended a preparation session.
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Submit your mentoring goals and preferences on the Pathway.
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Once approved by the Thrive team, you will gain access to the registration link to our dedicated Thrive platform, where you can access our mentors.
Book a Thrive Preparation Session now!
Please email the Thrive Team at mentoring@reading.ac.uk if you have any questions.
