Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program helps graduate students attain their desired career goal - whether it's re-entering industry after graduation (as 70 percent of grad students do) or continuing with academe. This program is free, and helps grad students make professional contacts by pairing students with a mentor in their field of interest.

This program is enhanced for Protégés through various career-related Career Preparation Workshops

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For the Protégé

Protege Handbook 2012-2013

What Do We Offer in Mentorship Coordination?

The program will match you with professionals in the Calgary area who help you:

• Learn business nuances and drivers
• Identify employment opportunities
• Build a solid business network
• Reach your career goals
• Provide valuable, work-related workshops designed to develop Most Valuable Performers
• Co-ordinate venues for professionals to share experiences and answer questions

What Do We Offer for Career Advice?

• Help you discover your career path – one-on-one discussions
• Identify “next steps”
• Provide feedback on career related documents
• Prepare you for interviews
• Source of valuable resources (computer, books, Internet info., human resources, etc.)

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For the Mentors

Mentor's Handbook 2012-2013

There are three ways to get involved:

• Mentor
• Guest Speaker
• Industry Professional

Benefits of Participation as a Mentor:

• Enhances one’s professional image, and promotes personal development
• Stimulates creative thinking through the sharing process
• Highlights the challenges that people entering today’s workforce face
• Provides the Mentor with a strong sense of satisfaction

To learn more or discuss your participation, please contact Julie Brown at 403 210-7870 or .