NCL extends scholarship support for TIME NZ
9 December 2024 – As part of NCL’s longstanding Partners First philosophy Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has extended its support of Travel Industry Mentor Experience NZ (TIME) by offering two mentee scholarships for a third consecutive year in 2025.
NCL’s Director Field Sales for Australia and NZ, Angela Middleton says the company philosophy is to invest in the trade at every possible level of engagement and partnership which makes TIME a natural fit.
“The development of people in our industry is so important and vital to our long-term success,” Middleton says. “We are delighted to be able to offer this invaluable opportunity to two worthy mentees to benefit from the TIME program”.
TIME is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 2019 in New Zealand and 2009 in Australia, to help aspiring leaders of the travel, tourism, cruise, hospitality and aviation sectors accelerate their careers through mentoring.
NCL sees TIME as an important entity in the travel sector as it gives individuals access to the skills and insights of other experienced industry leaders, Middleton says.
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a manager or a consultant you can gain new insight into how to approach your role, your career and your inhibitions. You can get so much out of it at any stage of your career.
“As well as offering the scholarships, we’ve put our own NCL people through the programme, and the growth we’ve seen in their confidence, strategic thinking and the ability to back themselves has been huge.”
The two NCL TIME scholarships will be available for Intakes 16 and 17 in 2025 and cover six months of mentoring each.
TIME NZ spokesperson Marg Spiro says the scholarships from industry partners such as NCL are vital to the success of the NZ mentoring programme, now five years old, and its mentees.
“There are those who benefit hugely from the development and growth opportunities that come with TIME mentoring who may miss out, without the support of scholarships from our partners like NCL. We are hugely grateful for their support, and are excited they believe in the importance of the programme to expand their scholarship support into 2025.”
For more information or to apply for an NCL TIME scholarship visit www.travelindustrymentor.co.nz or email margaret@travelindustrymentor.co.nz for an application form.
Mentoring the mentors: New TIME workshop
July, 2024 – Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME) NZ is hosting a workshop to encourage more of our senior industry to share their professional & personal skills and experience in a structured and professional way with others.
Mentor The Mentor will be a one hour online workshop on Thursday 25 July, hosted by three current TIME mentors in which they will answer any questions those considering becoming a mentor might have.
TIME NZ programme manager Margaret Spiro says many people hesitate in becoming a mentor because they have concerns about having the right experience or enough time, or are just not sure about what it entails.
“This workshop is the opportunity to have any questions or concerns about mentoring and what it involves, addressed by those who have first-hand experience of being a mentor,” she says.
“People often think we look for a certain amount or type of experience, but actually what we really love to have in our mentors is a variety of skills, experience and knowledge. We work with mentees from all areas of the tourism industry, from all kinds of backgrounds. Having a variety of experience in our mentors, helps us match them with the mentee they will be most valuable to.”
To find out more about being a TIME mentor download the information sheet HERE.
To register for the Mentor The Mentor workshop please contact margaret@travelindustrymentor.co.nz.
Mentor The Mentor workshop details:
Time: 11am
Date: Thursday 25 July
Location: online
Propel Your Career with Silversea and TIME Travel Industry Scholarship Programme
Leading ultra-luxury travel brand Silversea has united with TIME (Travel Industry Mentor Experience) NZ for the second consecutive year to fortify the New Zealand travel industry by announcing a comprehensive scholarship for 2024, currently available for application. This scholarship is for Program 13, which is scheduled for June 12, 2024.
Mel Watson, Silversea’s Country Lead for New Zealand, commented, “It’s essential to foster individual growth in both personal and professional spheres to ensure the continued expansion of the travel industry. We’re pleased to make a tangible contribution by offering another scholarship this year.”
Angela Webber, who received the scholarship last year, shared, “The TIME scholarship has been a cornerstone in my career, providing unparalleled opportunities for growth and learning. The chance to be mentored by experienced industry professionals and the network I’ve built through this programme have been invaluable. I am excited for the next recipient to embark on this transformative journey.”
The TIME program is dedicated to aiding driven, emerging leaders in the travel, tourism, cruise, hospitality, and aviation industries. It aims to hasten their career progression by providing mentorship from seasoned industry veterans.
Apply for the Silversea scholarship here or contact TIME Programme Manager Margaret Spiro
Applications close on 30 April 2024
Give your travel career a boost in 2024 with a Mint Payments Scholarship
Mint Payments (“Mint”) have announced its second full scholarship on the TIME program here in New Zealand.
This scholarship will commence on Intake 13 starting 12 June 2024. Danielle Mueth was the first recipient of this scholarship in 2023 and said “The Mint Payments Scholarship made it possible for me to participate in the TIME Mentorship programme in which I had the opportunity to be mentored by and industry expert. This mentor programme not only helped my development as a new leader in the travel industry, but also gave me the opportunity to network with industry experts and really solidify my goals for my career.”
Alex Teoh, Co-Founder & CEO of Mint Payments speaks highly of the TIME program. “Mint is proud to be supporting the growth and development of the next generation of travel industry leaders. This opportunity will provide the recipient with the skills and dedication to build a long and successful career in the travel industry. We hope that this opportunity helps them achieve their career goals and inspires other rising stars in the industry.”
The TIME (Travel Industry Mentor Experience) programme helps ambitious, aspiring leaders of the travel, tourism, cruise, hospitality and aviation industries accelerate their careers through mentoring from senior industry professionals.
Apply for the Mint scholarship here or contact TIME Programme Manager Margaret Spiro
Applications close on 30 April 2024.
Website boosts mentoring opportunities for NZ travel industry
10 October, 2023 Access to professional mentoring for travel industry staff has become easier with the launch of an upgraded website for Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME).
TIME is a not-for-profit company established in 2019 in New Zealand, and 2009 in Australia, to help ambitious, aspiring leaders of the travel, tourism, cruise, hospitality and aviation sectors accelerate their careers through mentoring.
The program operates through a structured mentoring and peer collaboration framework to deliver agreed outcomes for each participant.
TIME NZ Programme Manager Margaret Spiro says the updated website will make accessing TIME mentoring simpler and more straightforward for those seeking mentors, as well as those wanting to become mentors.
