Our mentorship program for newcomers is the core element of initial career development. 

Program Objectives:

Our mentorship program aims to match/pair a newcomer as a mentee with an established immigrant as a mentor who both share similar professional backgrounds such as work and education. Through partnerships, an assigned mentor that matches your needs will help you find your strengths & capacities, address barriers & challenges, navigate resources & information, share experiences & interests, and set personal & employment goals. 

Program Cohort: 

• Mentees: Newcomers & newcomer youth
• Mentors: Established immigrants and Canadians

Program Elements: 

• Matching similar professions
• Good mentoring relationships
• Reciprocity
• Equal engagement
• Learning
• Trusting Relationships
• Partnership
• Collaboration
• Sharing knowledge and experiences
• Mutually defined goals
• Developing skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Exploring career pathways

Program Outcomes:

• Empowering newcomers to self-determine their career pathways
• Supporting newcomers to enter the labour market and transition to sustainable career pathways.
• Providing mentorship opportunities for newcomers and established immigrants
• Creating a safe environment for newcomers to build strong communities, trusting relationships, and cultural connections.

Program Outline:

• Registration: Please fill out the expression of interest form, and the mentorship coordinator will contact you
• Mentorship Style: One-on-one 
• Delivery method: In-person, virtual, phone
• Connection Duration: From 3 to 6 months 
• Measurement: Outcome evaluation