Engineering Career Mentor
(Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, TRIEC Mentoring Partnership)
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| Comments | The TRIEC Mentoring Partnership brings together recent skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships. Read on to find out how you can have an impact on a immigrant professional’s career path. | ||
| Contact | Janet Gaffney, Mentoring Coorindator, Sheridan Community Employment Services; Phone: 905-845-9430 ext 8134; Email: janet.gaffney@sheridancollege.ca | ||
| Duties | Mentors are paired a skilled newcomer from their profession. They assist a mentee in: •understanding the Canadian context of their profession and workplace culture •gathering information on their occupation and industry •improving job search strategies and networks | ||
| More Info Link | www.sheridancollege.ca/about/community-employment/mentoring-partnership.aspx | ||
| Benefits | Benefits for the Mentor: •Enhance leadership and coaching skills •Develop cross-cultural communication skills •Gain a better understanding of the skills and experience that immigrants bring •Become more aware of the job market and industry trends •Gain access to professional development customized to address mentor needs Benefits for the Mentee: • Better understanding of the Canadian workplace and industry needs • Develops more effective job search strategies • Identifies ways to leverage experience and skills | ||
| Clients | Clients are job-ready skilled immigrants who have at least two years of international work experience in their profession before coming to Canada. | ||
| Ages | 26 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups | ||
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Counselling ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Employment / Career Guidance ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Syrian Refugee Support Services | ||
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - experience may be helpful, but its not required ; Mentors should have at least 2 years of professional experience in Engineering profession in Canada. Registration with PEO or OACETT an asset. | ||
| Commitment Length | Short Term - 3 months ; 3 months | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | ||
| Minimum Hours | 6 / Month | ||
| Dates and Times | Times and days are flexible based on volunteer availability | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Location | Determined by mentor -- for example: workplace, library, Sheridan, Tim Hortons | ||
| Number of Positions | Burlington ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville 4 individual(s) needed in total. Mentors welcome from any location. Mentoring is scheduled a location that is convenient to you. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going ; An orientation is provided for Mentors (on-line or in person) prior to meeting their mentee. Mentors also have access to on-line resources, professional development sessions (optional) and the support of a mentoring coach throughout their mentoring relationship. | ||
| Transportation | Mentoring takes place at a location that is convenient to you. | ||
| Police Check | Not Required | ||
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| Organization Name | Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, TRIEC Mentoring Partnership | ||
| Office Phone | 905-845-9430 ext 8134 or 905-459-7533 ext 8134 | ||
| Fax | 905-815-4111 | ||
| Website | www.sheridancollege.ca/about/community-employment/mentoring-partnership/mentor | ||
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