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WNW Connect Mentoring – ATU

ATU-led access and widening-participation mentoring initiative partnering with schools and community organisations to support students' access, retention and success in higher education.

Who is it for?

Prospective and entering students facing barriers

Overview

WNW Connect is an access and widening-participation initiative led by ATU in collaboration with regional partners. The programme develops mentoring projects with schools and community organisations to support participation, retention and success in higher education.

What the programme offers

Development of mentoring projects that connect schools, community organisations and third-level institutions.
Mentoring resources and peer-mentoring approaches designed to support transition into and progression through higher education.
Links to third-level mentoring for students who may face barriers to accessing or remaining in higher education.

Benefits for mentees

The programme aims to provide practical and personal support that can help prospective and new students navigate higher education pathways, build confidence, and improve chances of retention and success.

Opportunities for partners and mentors

WNW Connect works with schools, community organisations and peer mentors to design and deliver local mentoring activities and resources that promote widening participation. It supports collaborative approaches to mentoring tailored to the needs of students who may experience barriers to higher education.