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The Mentoring Partnership Launched by TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigration Employment Council) in November Skilled Newcomer Professionals Canadian Professionals Mentors Mentees Occupation-specific mentoring relationships Mentors are not expected to find a job for their mentees

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Insert partner logo to cover this block. If no logo is being used then delete by going to VIEW>master>slide master Mentoring Coach A critical part of the mentoring relationship – they are always present and available to support the mentoring relationship The coach recruits program mentees, they also coach both mentee and mentor during their relationship and follow-up with the mentee for 12 months following their partnership; Speaks with the mentor and mentee by phone or in person at monthly check in; Clarifies the communications protocols between parties involved; Provides information and referrals to other resources/programs; Receives and provides feedback regarding relationship, program etc., Provides guidance when expectations are not being met, boundaries are perceived to have been crossed, or tested.

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