Business immigrant mentorship program coordinator

This program pairs internationally trained professionals with local individuals already established in their field, with the goal of introducing newcomers to Canadian workplace culture, and to their industry in Niagara.

This program also works to provide new Canadians with meaningful professional and personal connections that help to fully integrate them into their new home communities.

As a daughter of Italian immigrants, I remember hearing stories from my own mother and family about how things were back in the old days, when those seeking refuge from the devastation of the war came to Canada for a better life.

I remember hearing about how people came to Niagara — by word of mouth from friends or family already settled — for the employment opportunities in the plants, mills, and canning factories.

I heard about how people rented rooms, invited you for dinner, and helped in any way they could, just as others helped them when they first arrived.

This reciprocal, pay-it-forward mindset helped to create strong bonds in the community and a sense of belonging for every individual. The jobs may have changed over the years, from hotels, hospitals, to vineyards, but have we changed? Our mentors will mentor 20 students and each mentor will have a maximum of 5 mentees to provide individual support. Mentees are expected to meet with their mentor at least once a month, totaling 5 times a semester. The program is open to students from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, especially students with DACA, undocumented, asylee, refugee, or another immigration status.

In order to complete the mentorship program each semester and receive the peer mentorship scholarship, mentees must complete the following by the end of each semester:. In our attempt to create opportunities for more equitable relationships to be established, we expect the following from mentors:.

Signup for Orientation. ISRC calendar of events. This is someone in your profession or occupation who is well established here in Canada. You meet with mentor to discuss your profession and the labour market. Find Employment Professional Mentors.

Professional Mentorship Program The Professional Mentorship Program will match you with a mentor in your field of work.