Alumni Mentor and Business Hub

The Ravenswood Alumni Mentor and Business Hub is a free digital hub designed for Ravenwood Alumni to connect and network with each other.

By creating an account, Alumni gain access to a global Alumni community. 

The Hub encourages Alumni to volunteer to mentor other Alumni or Senior School students (via the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor) or to express interest in being mentored. Ravenswood has several opportunities for Alumni to participate in careers events at Ravenswood. 

The Hub also offers our Alumni the opportunity to promote a business via a Business Listing and list job vacancies or work experience opportunities for an organisation at which an Alumni is employed.

The Ravenswood Alumni Mentor and Business Hub is a free digital hub designed for Ravenwood Alumni to connect and network with each other.

1. Create your account on The Hub via the ‘Join Now’ button. Once your account is created, you will receive a confirmation email.  You will then be able to access The Hub.

2. To become a mentor, apply for mentoring, or create a business listing, you’ll need to complete the additional Mentor Listing, Apply for Mentoring or Business Listing forms. Once you have completed forms, you will receive an email confirmation of your account details.

You can edit your mentor or business listing at any time. Log in to your account, click on your mentor or business listing, and select ‘Edit My Listing.’ This will allow you to update any details.

All information submitted is secure. Only Alumni who have created an account will have access to The Hub.

Access to The Hub is limited to Ravenswood Alumni and Senior School students. Senior School students have limited viewing access of The Hub via Ravenswood’s student portal and cannot view your contact details. If a student is interested in contacting an Alumni or being mentored, the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor will make initial contact with the preferred mentor on behalf of the student.

Each account is reviewed by the Ravenswood Marketing and Community Engagement team.

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You can connect with other Alumni on The Hub, by contacting them using the preferred contact method in their listing. This can be email, phone or in some cases via LinkedIn. 

A mentor provides invaluable professional and personal benefits by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and expanding professional networks, which helps mentees accelerate their development, build confidence, and navigate challenges more effectively. Often the main motivation for becoming a mentor is to give back or pay-it-forward to other Alumni or Senior School Ravenswood students.  

Benefits for the mentor: 

Leadership and Communication Skills: Mentoring helps develop leadership abilities and enhances communication and coaching skills.  

Personal Growth: It provides a rewarding experience, boosts self-esteem, and offers new perspectives through the mentee’s growth and success.  

Networking: The relationship can expand the mentor’s own professional network and build meaningful relationships

A mentee is a person who is advised, trained or counselled by a mentor. A mentee receives guidance, advice and support from a more experienced person called a ‘mentor’ to develop personally or professionally. 

Benefits of being mentored: 

Knowledge and Experience: Mentors share their expertise and practical insights, helping mentees learn from their experiences and avoid common mistakes.  

Guidance and Support: Mentors offer advice on important decisions, help mentees, navigate challenges, and provide encouragement to build confidence and motivation.  

Networking Opportunities: A mentor can open doors to new connections for mentees, or job opportunities within their established network.  

Objective Feedback: Mentors provide honest, constructive criticism, helping mentees identify and address their weaknesses for long-term professional development.  

Personal Development: Beyond skills, mentors contribute to a mentee’s broader personal growth and self-awareness.  

Yes. No matter what stage you are at in your career journey you can benefit from the advice and experience of a mentor while at the same time mentoring someone else who can benefit from your experiences. 

To apply for mentoring by another Alumni, you first need to create your account on the Hub. Once you have created your account, you will gain access to The Hub and select ‘Apply For Mentoring’. You can then select your mentor and provide additional information. 

Once this form has been completed, your request will be emailed to your chosen mentor and they will contact you directly via your chosen communication preference to set up the next steps. 

If you are a Senior School student, you will reach out to the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor, and they will contact your chosen mentor on your behalf. 

Once you have created your mentor listing, Alumni will be able to contact you directly for mentoring through your preferred method of communication as specified in your mentor profile. 

Senior School students have limited viewing access of The Hub via Ravenswood’s student portal. If a student is interested in being mentored the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor will connect with the preferred mentor. 

Once you are contacted by the person who has applied for mentoring, you can choose an appropriate method of communication such as phone, email, messaging, in-person meetings or video calls. 

Ravenswood also has several opportunities for Alumni to participate in Careers events at Ravenswood. If you have nominated yourself as mentor, the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor will reach out to you directly to ask if you would like to participate in these events for students.

A business listing provides Alumni community awareness, the opportunity to offer discounts or special offers to Alumni, and the ability to list job vacancies or work experience opportunities to Alumni and Senior School students. 

If you have an existing business listing, you can edit your entry and add details about the job vacancy. 

If you work for an organisation that has a job vacancy, first create a business listing for your organisation and add details about the job vacancy, including links to the job advertisement, which will provide any necessary details on the position and how to apply. 

If you have an existing business listing, you can edit your entry and add details about a work experience opportunity 

If you work for an organisation that can offer work experience, first create a business listing for your organisation and add details about the work experience opportunity. Alumni who have an account on the Hub will then contact you directly. If the opportunity is for Senior School students, the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor will contact you directly. 

You can find job vacancies posted by Alumni by using the search functions in The Hub.   

Click the ‘View The Hub’ button on the Home Page. Use the ‘All Types’ menu button and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. Any business or organisation that has job vacancies will appear. You can then click into the listing to find further details. 

You can find work experience opportunities posted by Alumni by using the search functions on The Hub.   

Click the ‘View The Hub’ button on the Home Page. Use the ‘All Types’ menu button and click on ‘Work Experience’.  Any business or organisations offering work experience opportunities will appear. You can then click into the listing to find further details.  

First, create your mentor listing so we know you are interested in mentoring opportunities. 

Ravenswood has several opportunities for Alumni to participate in student careers events at Ravenswood.  If you have nominated yourself as mentor, the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor will reach out to you directly to ask if you would like to participate in these events for students.  

Senior School students will also have limited viewing access of The Hub via Ravenswood’s student portal. If a student is interested in contacting an Alumni or being mentored, the Ravenswood Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor will make initial contact with the preferred mentor on behalf of the student. .