Aimhigher Greater Merseyside run several schemes that allow undergraduate students in HE and FE to work with young people in a range of educational settings.

Aimhigher Associates

The Aimhigher Associates Scheme is a new targeted and structured programme which aims to guide and support learners with a long-term commitment of mentoring as they progress through full-time secondary education into further education at sixth form or college. The learners targeted will be from traditionally under-represented groups, from Years 9-13, who have the ability to progress to Higher Education (HE) but may encounter barriers to prevent them from reaching their full potential.

Aimhigher Associates will be paid to support 5 young people in either a school or college with 15-20 sessions per year. These sessions will comprise of structured face-to-face meetings and some e-mentoring.

Aimhigher Associates are provided with extensive accredited training and will be provided with all the necessary support, resources and materials required to conduct the sessions with mentees.

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Aimhigher Mentors

The Aimhigher Mentoring Scheme provides students with an experience of working with young people in a variety of educational settings. As a mentor students gain a valuable experience of working with young people through either delivering pastoral mentoring to help raise aspirations, motivation and attainment (revision and study skills), or specific subject activities related to their degree.

Aimhigher mentors work on a sessional basis in conjunction with Aimhigher programmes or in collaboration with schools, colleges or training providers. Fully trained mentors are paid an hourly rate of £7.00.

During the sessions mentors provide support, encouragement, guidance and motivation. They will listen and discuss issues of importance and assist the mentees in drawing up appropriate action plans.

Aimhigher Mentors are provided with extensive accredited training and will be provided with all the necessary support, resources and materials required to conduct the sessions with mentees.

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Aimhigher Student Advocates

Student advocates work with young people and adults on visits, workshops, campus tours and various other activities. Advocates are current students working towards a degree (including foundation degree) at Edge Hill University, Liverpool Hope University, John Moores University and the University of Liverpool, plus students on HE courses within FE.

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