YCW London Mentorship Programme: Call for Mentee Applications

Young China Watchers (YCW) is a dynamic group of China-focused young professionals, fostering the next generation of China thought leaders and developing dialogue across our global network. Through regular roundtables and talks with senior figures in the China academic, policy and business communities, it provides a chance for engaged individuals to interact and discuss the most pressing issues emerging from China today.

After a number of successful years, the London chapter is now re-launching its Mentorship Programme for 2022 and we are inviting early career young professionals in the YCW London network to apply to participate in the programme as mentees.

Our mentors are drawn from the London network, and are experienced China-professionals from a variety of fields, such as finance, policy, business, journalism, technology, and research. Successful mentees will be connected to a mentor aligned with their interests and career objectives. The programme is an excellent opportunity for prospective mentees to access guidance and knowledge from those with a wealth of experience in China-related work.

The Programme will run from January - December 2022, during which time mentors and mentees will have the opportunity to meet regularly to discuss career opportunities, aspirations and growth. Meetings will be both on a one-on-one basis, organised by paired mentors and mentees, as well as with the wider cohort. Throughout the programme, mentees and their mentors will benefit from being close to the wider global and UK YCW community and its exciting activities.

Mentees should have:

• Less than three years of professional experience
• Demonstrable interest in and dedication to building a China-related career
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Excellent academic records and employment experience

If you would like to be considered as one of our YCW mentees, please write to our Mentorship Director, Hugo Briggs: London@youngchinawatchers.com by Friday 28 January 2022, with “London Mentorship Scheme Application” in the subject line, including:

• A cover letter detailing your background and why you should be selected as a YCW mentee
• CV

Organiser: Young China Watchers (YCW) in association with the SOAS China Institute

Contact email: london@youngchinawatchers.com