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YWCA Engage Mentorship Hub

The Engage Mentorship Hub is a resource for YWCA Employment Program alumni to connect with mentors from a variety of industries, to expand their professional network, access knowledge & guidance, and learn about career paths and employment opportunities. 

Highlights
  • Ongoing opportunities to connect mentors, employers, and program participants
  • Activities can include: guest speakers, skills training sessions, Informational Meetings to find out more about a company or industry, employer hiring events, workplace tours, conversation circles, mock interviews and networking practice with mentors.
  • Mentorship activities and events are offered either face to face or virtually, including group based and individually.

The Engage Mentorship Hub focuses on micro-mentorship activities and requires a short-term commitment for both mentors and mentees, allowing for flexibility and multiple opportunities to participate in mentorship activities.

  • Become job search and workplace-ready by learning from an experienced mentor in your job or industry of interest

  • Boost your confidence by learning from professionals and practicing skills like networking and interviewing

  • Expand your network and gain insight into your chosen career or explore options

Participant Mentees Must be
  • Self-identified newcomer women* who have recently completed the essential components of a YWCA Employment and Community program 
  • Currently unemployed, underemployed or precariously employed 
  • At any stage of their career journey
  • Curious about the Canadian employment context and ready to engage with mentors

 

We accept participant on an ongoing basis.

Register

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BECOME A MENTOR

Make a difference by mentoring self-identifying newcomer women in their search for meaningful employment. Share your industry knowledge, insights, and experience to help mentees overcome barriers and build confidence in their career journey.
As a mentor, you’ll also have the opportunity to discover talented, job-ready candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring fresh perspectives and valuable skills to the workplace.

 

Mentor eligibility

  • Self-identified women*

  • Active career professionals with Canadian work experience

  • Knowledgeable and experienced in labour market, employment and job search topics

  • Enthusiastic and dedicated to working with newcomer women

  • Available to connect either in person or virtually with mentees

 

Join our pool of mentors

YWCA Engage Mentorship Hub

604 900 2391 | engage@ywcabc.org 
535 Hornby Street - 4th floor, Vancouver, BC
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodation. 

* This program is open to non-binary or gender diverse people. We warmly welcome members of the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Disabled communities.