Mentor recruitment
Make a difference as a mentor
Help young people move beyond classroom learning by designing, building, experimenting, solving real problems and seeing how STEM is used in the real world.
Benefits of Becoming an ANMFC Mentor
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Make a meaningful impact
Help young people develop confidence, curiosity and practical STEM capability, while contributing to the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and technology leaders.
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Develop leadership and communication skills
Gain practical experience in mentoring, teamwork, public engagement, project supervision and communicating technical concepts to different audiences.
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Build your professional network
Connect with researchers, academics, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and other mentors across the ANMFC community.
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Engage with emerging technologies
Participate in activities involving AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing and new materials.
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Gain project and event experience
Contribute to workshops, competitions, demonstrations, conferences and community STEM programs.
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Professional recognition
Active mentors may receive an ANMFC Mentor Certificate or acknowledgement of contribution, subject to participation and contribution.
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Career development
For university students and ECRs, mentoring can provide valuable evidence of leadership, STEM engagement, teamwork and community contribution for CVs, scholarship applications and future employment.
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Opportunities to grow within ANMFC
Experienced mentors may have opportunities to become senior mentors, program coordinators, workshop leaders or contributors to new ANMFC initiatives.
Help us create a community where students learn from researchers, engineers and innovators—and where today's students can become tomorrow's mentors.