Become a Mentor
Arriving in a new country, even with a wealth of experience and education, creates common challenges for newcomers seeking entry to the Canadian workforce. Success often depends upon individuals’ abilities to develop key relationships with established professionals.
The Mentorship for Newcomer Success program, as managed by WIL Employment Connections in collaboration with its Program Partners, connects skilled immigrants with established professionals in our community.
Are you willing to share your expertise? Step up to the challenge and also:
- Learn more about your field from an international perspective
- Improve your leadership skills
- Develop professionally and personally
- Reaffirm your coaching style and techniques
- Help ensure a bright future for your profession
- a meaningful difference in someone’s life and career
Qualifications:
- Be a professional with experience in the mentee’s field of expertise
- Be knowledgeable about the industry sector and some of the skills required to gain employment in that sector
- Be willing to develop an awareness of the challenges newcomers face
- Be willing to volunteer 24 hours of your time over a 6 month period
- Be able to participate in a short training/orientation program
For more information on becoming a mentor, please contact Deborah Villani, Program Coordinator, mentorship
wil [dot] ca, 519-663-0774 extension 359 or visit our website at www.WIL.ca.
Funded by the Government of Ontario
