Mentor Bridging for Newcomers PROGRAM
The program is designed to matches newcomers (Immigrants, Temporary Foreign Workers, International Students, Refugees and Permanent Residents) in Canada less than 10 years. To local professional mentors with similar employment background or experience in the field or job the newcomers are targeting to ease the transition into the Canadian workplace
The program is for a 6-month duration and consists of a minimum of 4-meetings, between mentor and mentee where they can discuss workplace culture, occupation specific terminologies, work responsibilities and expectations, and assistance with resume and cover letter, interview preparation and foreign credentialling.
Eligibility:
- A Foreign Trained Professional
- Able to commit to mentoring activities for up-to 6 months
- A resident of BC
- A Temporary Foreign Worker, or International Student, or Refugee, or Canadian Citizen, or
- Permanent Residents
Benefits of this program:
- Matching Mentees with Mentors to enhance employability in the same field
- Build relationship where the mentor provides advice and guidance to assist you to develop professionally
- Expand professional and community networks
- Gain work experience through work, internship, practicum or volunteer opportunities
- Employment Skills and Personality Development trainings – Resume, Cover Letter and Interview skills, Networking Skills,
- Understand workplace culture and terminology for easier integration into Canadian workplace
- Opportunity to participate in activities such as: worksite tour, peed bridging, financial literacy training, job search and meet and greet events
- Education and Career Counselling
Mentor Bridging for Newcomers Poster
