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Become a mentor

We always need individuals who can mentor recently arrived skilled immigrants through our Mentoring Partnership proram.

The Mentoring Partnership brings together recent skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships. Mentors are welcome from any profession, industry or occupation. Skilled immigrants entering the program have the education, experience, and language skills they need to succeed in the labour market. What they need are the local insights and access to professional networks that only a one-to-one professional connection with a mentor can offer.

Mentors in The Mentoring Partnership program gain as much as they give. How the mentor benefits:

  • Enhances leadership and coaching skills
  • Develops cross-cultural communication skills
  • Gains a better understanding of the skills and experience that immigrants bring
  • Becomes more aware of the job market and industry trends

Learn more about eligibility and commitment here.

Hear from mentors and mentees on why they benefited from the program.

 

 

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