The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Mentoring Scheme is one of our Careers Network mentoring programmes.
Our LGBTQ+ mentors aim to support students by gaining advice on how to be happy and fulfilled as an 'out' lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer employee.
- devise your own personal coming out strategy
- develop your network and provide ideas for developing contacts
- help boost your personal and professional development
- increase your confidence
How an LGBTQ+ mentor can help you
Deciding on a career, applying for a job, and managing the transition from university to work can be a challenge; even more if you have to decide on whether to come 'out' at work. The good news is that there are many people who are out at work across a wide range of occupations, ranging from 'first-jobbers' to chief executives who have made this transformation with great success.
The aim is to match LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) students with mentors from a range of occupations. Our mentors kindly volunteer their time to share advice about the choices they made in their careers and to share their experiences of being 'out' in the workplace.
How to apply to the LGBTQ+ Mentoring Scheme
Complete our expression of interest form and our Mentoring Team will let you know once we are officially open for applications (this is expected to be Spring 2025).
Former mentor
LGBT Mentoring
“I was keen to take part in the mentoring scheme because I remember how it felt to be a student at the University of Birmingham and not ‘out’ about my sexual orientation, and I wanted to see if I could help support other students to develop confidence to be themselves.”