PREMIUM Coaches & Mentors

Find everything you need to know about the role of Coach or Project Mentor here, including our extensive free training programme.

 
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    PREMIUM is an honours programme for excellent master’s students. This extracurricular programme provides an extra challenge for talented students and prepares them for the labour market, aiming to effectively bridge the gap between study and career.

    PREMIUM students work on a project for an external client under the guidance of a Project Mentor and participate in master classes and workshops. Another important element of the programme is Coaching. All students work and reflect on their personal and professional development with their individually assigned Coach.

    On this website you will find more specific information regarding the differences (and overlap) in the roles of the Project Mentor and the Coach. You can also download the handbook for Project Mentors and Coaches, which provides you with useful information about the programme. You will also find more information about the PREMIUM training programme for Coaches and Project Mentors.

    We wish you an inspiring PREMIUM experience!

  • PREMIUM Coach & Mentor Training Programme

    Every year, PREMIUM organizes a special training programme for Coaches and Mentors, aimed at providing everyone with the basic knowledge and tools required for their role in PREMIUM.

    We would like to point out that we highly appreciate everyone’s attendance at these events since it assures a higher level of Mentorship and Coaching during the PREMIUM programme. Next to that, these events also bring Coaches and Project Mentors together to share thoughts and experiences.

    We will award an official PREMIUM certificate to all Coaches and Project Mentors that have attended all required components of the trainig programme (in case they have not received this certificate previously).

    These trainings may count towards your CPD, depending on your personal development goals, in discussion with your supervisor or manager.

    We believe that the mandatory components are necessary for all new Coaches and Project Mentors to create an effective and enjoyable PREMIUM experience for all involved. For experienced Coaches and Project Mentors there are no mandatory components to the training programme, but of course we hope to welcome you all at the sessions, since it will provide you with new insights and skills, and allows for new Coaches and Project Mentors to learn from your experience.

    *In order to be eligible for the PREMIUM Coach/Mentor certificate, new Coaches and Mentors must have attended at least the Introductory Training Day, and additionally either 2 advanced trainings, and 2 Intervision sessions, or 3 advanced trainings and 1 Intervision session.
  • Serdar Turkeli

    PREMIUM Mentor testimonial: Serdar Turkeli

    “Participating in the EDLAB PREMIUM programme, aimed at innovative companies locally and globally, has been a profoundly enriching experience. These EDLAB programmes embody early engagement with pressing societal challenges, requiring out-of-the-box thinking for all involved. As Assistant Professor of innovation and governance, specialized in sustainability, system transitions, and societal transformations, I am continually impressed by the intellectual and practical conditions set and fostered by both EDLAB programmes. They not only facilitate but actively drive growth in teaching and learning for all involved, making them invaluable to our collective progress.” - Serdar Turkeli (Mentor)

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    Hang Nguyen

    PREMIUM Mentor testimonial: Hang Nguyen

    “I love being a mentor for the PREMIUM programme! I get to interact with very motivated Masters students from across the UM faculties while they execute interesting, socially relevant client projects. Each year brings a cycle of new students, new clients, and new projects to work with, which keeps things lively and engaging. This experience enhances my work life at UM and expands my personal development.” - Hang Nguyen (Mentor)

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    Dominique Meyers

    PREMIUM Coach testimonial: Dominique Meyers

    "As a PREMIUM coach, I find it truly inspiring to have the opportunity to work closely with driven and talented students who are eager to challenge themselves and make meaningful contributions to a professional project they’re involved in. As a Coach, you have the chance to make a significant impact by providing guidance and support that help students unlock their full potential. The collaborative environment among the PREMIUM community enriches the experience, making it not only fulfilling but also stimulating. If you are passionate about education, coaching and making a difference in the lives of ambitious students, I highly recommend joining PREMIUM as a Coach. It is an opportunity to be part of something truly special and to support the PREMIUM students at a pivotal moment in their academic career." - Dominique Meyers (Coach)

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    Petar Petrov

    PREMIUM Coach testimonial: Petar Petrov

    “The PREMIUM programme has opened an entirely new professional perspective in my career as a social sciences lecturer and researcher at UM. EDLAB’s training seminars and workshops are enormously beneficial to gaining fundamental knowledge of the do’s and don’ts of capacity coaching. Yet it is the meetings with the students and the community of fellow coaches that have taught me to really listen, stay present, embrace vulnerability, and ultimately connect, so as to support my coachees in the best of my abilities. And every year I learn something new, which brings a real sense of fulfilment.” - Petar Petrov (Coach)

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