1. The Power of Mentoring

2. BCCDA Mentorship Program – partnership with Centre for Employment Excellent and SkillPlan AREAS OF EXPERTISE BENEFITS Improved skills Self-confidence Motivation Job satisfaction Productivity EMPLOYERS Access to experts Exposure to diverse practices Enhanced HR training Greater presence at career development field

3. Workplace Connections Mentoring Program Helping immigrant professionals move their careers to Canada. since 2008 3 month Individual Mentorships Information Mentorships Peer Mentorships Group Mentorships

4. Who? ~ Women and Men ~ Unemployed or underemployed ~ Recent post-secondary education ~ 6 months commitment Benefits ~ Industry specific connections ~ Career focused and personal development workshops ~ Networking opportunities ~ One-to-one mentorship Success “I just met my mentor and we had a good meeting getting to know each other. Talking with her helped me focus on more of what exact direction I want to take.” – Mentee, 2015

6. The Power of Mentoring Why is mentorship powerful? What makes a good Mentor? What makes a good Mentee? How can mentorship help one succeed?

7. Next Steps www.ywcavan.org nextstep@ywcavan.org www.ywcavan.org nextstep@ywcavan.org The Power of Mentoring MOSAIC Workplace Connections www.mosaicbc.com mentors@mosaicbc.com BC Career Development Association www.bccda.orgwww.bccda.org info@bccda.org MAPLE 2.0 www.issbc.org Ines.montoya@issbc.org