Vijay Kumar
About
Lead: Mentee Partners, Mentor TogetherVijay holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Mysore University and began his professional journey in 2018 with Mentor Together. Over the past six years, he has taken on various roles and contributed to multiple programs within the organization. Vijay's career began with working closely with school students and local communities on life skills programs for two years. He then transitioned to work skills programs, where he collaborated with college students and educational institutions for three years. For nearly a year, Vijay has been leading initiatives and managing partnerships focused on the Mentee Partners. In his current role, he works closely with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education in Karnataka, concentrating on mentorship, student development, and strengthening partner management and relationship-building. A passionate advocate for children’s and youth empowerment, Vijay is committed to creating opportunities for young people to thrive, build their futures, and develop strong, lasting partnerships.
[Day 1]
12.20 - 1.30 PM
Theme: Do I Need a Mentor? - Designing Mentee Selection Processes to Ignite Motivation and Ownership amongst Mentees