The Mentorship for Newcomer Success program connects internationally trained individuals with local mentors to gain a better understanding of the local job market in their field or occupation; establish valuable networking contacts; and learn more about sector-specific language and professional practice in Canada.
How does the program work?
- Internationally Trained Individuals who could benefit from being matched with a mentor are referred from program partner agencies (including WIL) after successfully completing an employment preparation program
- A program orientation training session is provided outlining the roles and expectations of participants
- Mentees are matched with a mentor, a professional within their field or desired field
- When the mentor and mentee agree to participate, they negotiate an agreement (Mentor Mentee Agreement ) to ensure an understanding of the program outcomes for both parties
- The agreement is for a set time frame of 6 months, and participants agree to spend a minimum of 24 hours during this time on mentoring activities
- The Program Coordinator is available to provide ongoing support and guidance, and will provide resources during the orientation including ideas on different activities to consider to enhance the mentorship experience
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Funded by the Government of Ontario.