Winona Yu
Why did you get involved with the programme?
The Fortitude Programme offered career mentorship to young professionals across the globe. I got involved because I believed it was an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge from experienced mentors in the ADBE field and would help me kickstart my professional life, even before I had completed my degree. I took the chance to register and gather the necessary requirements because there was nothing to lose and everything to gain.
What did the programme involve and how did you benefit from it?
The programme had devised a comprehensive development plan for our cohort. This involved the strategic pairing of each participant with a seasoned mentor, taking into consideration our respective fields, career objectives and personalities. This approach facilitated a broader understanding of various strategies to attain my career goals and it had motivated me to keep going.
What are your future plans and how has the programme helped you with these?
My ultimate career aspiration is to delve into property development. The mentors provided guidance in establishing both short-term and long-term objectives, which could serve as stepping stones towards achieving my ultimate goal. The programme offered us, the cohort, access to invaluable resources. These resources were instrumental in helping us organise our goals and devise a personalised career development plan. This plan proved to be extremely beneficial in monitoring my progress and determining the subsequent steps in my career journey.
What advice would you give to a future student considering taking part in the programme?
The Fortitude Programme is undoubtedly an excellent guide for your emerging professional journey. It will assist you in defining more precise career trajectories, facilitate international networking, and provide insights from experienced professionals in your field. The advisors at Fortitude are diverse and engaging, ensuring that connecting with your mentor will be a seamless and friendly experience. Participating in the programme will undoubtedly enrich you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
Mentor feedback
Thomas Gannon, President of Fortitude.
"Winona's participation was excellent! Diligent, committed, focused and eager to learn, I really enjoyed the opportunity to get to meet and learn more about Winona. She was an outstanding cohort member that was always engaged, focused and eager to learn. NTU is Fortitude's Model Partner and we are so grateful for their outstanding support, which started with a university based webinar presented by Fortitude to NTU. Chris Jones and his team were amazing to work with, as they all are top tier professionals in Higher Education. Thank you so much to the NTU community for opening your doors to us and making us feel so welcomed! We look forward to furthering this long term relationship with the common goal of creating a truly diverse body of global leaders in AEC."