SELAH Mentorship Programme

Muscat, Oman – Middle East College (MEC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first iteration of its SELAH Mentorship Programme. This strategic initiative, led by the Alumni Engagement Office, was designed to foster robust connections between experienced alumni and recent graduates, thereby facilitating a seamless transition from academic life to the professional sphere.

 

About the Programme

The SELAH Mentorship Programme is a structured, eight-week initiative that paired ten distinguished alumni mentors with fourteen recent MEC graduates. The programme provided a dynamic platform for professional development and collaborative growth through direct, one-to-one mentorship.

 

Programme Structure and Mechanism

Mentors and mentees were meticulously matched based on their academic backgrounds and relevant professional expertise, ensuring a synergistic and effective partnership. Each pair was committed to completing six hours of structured consultation and guidance sessions throughout the programme’s duration.

A core component of the programme involved mentors guiding their mentees in the formulation of a comprehensive Individual Development Plan (IDP), which outlined three distinct, measurable, and achievable professional goals. The engagement was conducted through a hybrid model, incorporating both in-person and online sessions, with continuous monitoring by the Alumni Engagement Office to uphold the quality of interaction and ensure adherence to the programme’s objectives.

 

Programme Participants

Mentors: Maha Marzooq Al Saadi, Anood Badar AlSamsami, Abdullah Ibrahim Alsiyabi, Tariq AlHousni, Sheikha Abdallah Nasser Al Maqbali, Saeed Alhabsi, Mohammed Hamdan Al Sakiti, Badar Alnaabi, Khalid Younis Anbar Al Busaidi, and Bothaina Alzaabi.

Mentees: Thuraya Ishaq Alhadrami, Khadija Badar AlHasani, Fatma Saud Alzadjali, Onab Mohamed Elyas Elobeid, Samaher Alnaamani, Ghaith Basheer Salim Alsakhboory, Kalthoom Mohammed Khamis Al Zadjali, Maryam Ali Alshamsi, Safia Nasser Alfalahi, Bashaier Salim Saif Almaqimi, Amjad Al Mazroui, Amal Said Mubarak Al Fazari, Alaa Moosa AlMaqbali, and Azhaar Mohammed Al Jalboobi.

 

Programme Outcomes and Impact

The SELAH Mentorship Programme has successfully achieved several of its key strategic objectives:

• Enhanced Employability and Professional Readiness: The programme equipped recent graduates with the practical knowledge and skills required to navigate the contemporary job market, facilitated by direct consultations and insights from experienced professionals.
• Development of Professional and Leadership Skills: It fostered the development of critical competencies among mentees, including effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, thereby enhancing their leadership potential.
• Strengthened Alumni Engagement: The initiative significantly reinforced the sense of community and belonging among MEC alumni, establishing a strong professional network that bridges different generations and specialisations.
• Facilitated Academia-Industry Transition: The programme served as an effective conduit between the academic and professional worlds, supporting a smooth and successful integration of new graduates into the workforce.

 

Future Vision

Building on the success of this inaugural cycle, Middle East College intends to expand the SELAH Mentorship Programme in subsequent editions. This reflects the institution’s unwavering commitment to supporting its graduates and strengthening their connection to the local and regional employment sectors.

 

For Enquiries

Alumni Engagement Office – Middle East College

• Email: alumni@mec.edu.om
• Telephone: 24531752
• Mobile: 91764427