students (girls) in secondary education go out into the technical field for a day with a female engineer in order to get a realistic view of her work;
female students in higher technological education are coached by an experienced female engineer during the transition from education to employment. The period of coaching covers a time span of six months before graduation until at least six months after graduation;
junior female engineers are coached by experienced female engineers in the development of their careers.
In addition, a training program (subdivision D) for mentors in B and C has been developed. Mellow started in 1995 as a Pilot Project in a partnership of institutions of five European countries. After successful accomplishing the Pilot Project, a Multiplier Project has been started with partners in eight countries.
Within the framework of the Mellow Pilot Project, the concept of mentoring has been developed, tested and improved.