Mentoring

Description of Program

The Mentoring for Change program assists skilled internationally educated professionals in their settlement process, language skills development, entrepreneurship guidance and search for employment by matching them with industry-specific mentors. We also offer specialized group mentoring for women and youth.

Mentoring Matches, IRCC Clients served

Employment : 31

Settlement : 26

Language : 10

Women : 7

Youth : 22

Number of Workshops and Events

December 9, 2021, Annual Mentoring Kindness Celebration: Honouring Positive Influencers (Virtual)

Keynote Speakers:

TYLER KRIMMEL, M.A. IS A PROFESSOR, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, CONSULTANT, AND INSTRUCTIONALDESIGNER, SPECIALIZING IN TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY,

WITH NEARLY TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN CORPORATE, POST-SECONDARY, AND ADULT EDUCATION.

AMANDA FERNANDEZ IS THE FOUNDER OF INCLUSIFYY, A PLATFORM THAT GUIDES CHANGE-MAKERS IN CREATING CORPORATE CULTURES WHERE ALL

EMPLOYEES HAVE THE SUPPORT AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

DANIEL OHAEGBU IS A LEADER IN EDI TRANSFORMATIONS WITH EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING EDI WITHIN ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Client Testimonials

Mentee Name: Ala’a Aldeen Al-Maamari

Mentor Story

Mentor Name: Jade Shortte

Profession: Community Programs Coordinator

Employer: ANIDA- All Nations International Development Agency

"I have been a Volunteer Mentor at Skills for Change’s Mentoring for Change program for over two years, and I can say that my proudest achievement as a Mentor is inspiring my Mentee to become the changemaker of today. Having been on both sides of the mentor/mentee relationship, I have utilized my experiences to pass on knowledge and expertise when working with others. Meeting with my Mentee put me at ease, as I had noticed that he was eager to make it here in his new home, Canada. One of the things I have learned about mentoring is that it’s a partnership in which the mentor is not only giving, but the Mentee is reciprocating, by being attentive and utilizing what they are being taught. Since being a mentor, I have gained leadership skills, strong communication skills, and confidence in higher self-awareness of myself. I am delighted to share that my Mentee is now my colleague, working with me in the same non-profit sector, raising awareness about health within communities that are heavily affected by the COVID-19 virus." I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to be a mentor at Skills for Change!

Mentee Story (Expression of Appreciation)

Mentee Name: Ala’a Aldeen Al-Maamari

Profession: Community Outreach Worker

“I would like to thank you for the support and for involving me in a great work environment. With your help, I will be able to gain experience in the field that I’m passionate about. This is a tremendous success for me, and it would not have been possible without your support and guidance”.

Yours sincerely,

Ala’a aldeen

Funder for the Program

Mentors:

Abu Zahid

Ahlian Balachandran

Ahmed Yousif

Alexandre Azeveda

Alireza Khaknia

Anshula Ohri

Aquib Mir

Audrey Yates

Azmeer Hasan

Bill Gentles

Carl Messan

Celia Oliveira

Cynthia Tannahill

Diana Riaad

Dr. Rekish Kantaria

Elias Santos

Fareeman Golshsan

Feisal Peerbaccus

Fiaz Qureshi

Gaurav Pokharel

Glen Bullock

Glen Matadeen

Hanna Azizi

Hasan Raihan

Helen Belderama

Heta Shah

Himel Khandker

irina Currie

Jack Wu

Jade Shortte

Jaeger Galicha

Javier Mena Diep

John Penaranda

Julie Germansky

Justy Thomas

Karen Smith

Kate Viktarovich

Kleva Gruda

Komal Preet Kaur

Linus Li

Lisa Piche

Lynda Davey-Longstreet

Mahesh Ram

Maneesha Singh

Marilyn Sawh

Michel Dauda

Milu Chethipuzha

Mohamed Soliman

Mohinder Grover

Monisha Singh

Muhammad Majeed

Muhammad Navid Ahmad

Naimul Huq

Napoleon Montano Cruz

Paula Green

Pera-Gayle Anderson

Poopa Chitinis

Richa Pareek

Richard Legaspi

Rosa Abrigo

Rosie Cristine

Salisha Mohammed

Sandeep Hotta

Sanjay Sharma

Sanju Ganglani

Saulo Avelar

Shamini Ghasemi

Shamsul Arefeen

Shehper Hasan

Sheila Doherty

Shruti Awasthi

Simran Kaur

Smita Nair

Sohail Khokhawala

Solvia Lo

Sonia Sequra

Sudhakar Pulagam

Sunee Samuels

Supriya Rajaraman

Tenzing Dorie

Tracy Liu

Valarie Briffa

Venkata kiran Mahamkali

Wayne Sun

Xiaodong Zhou

Yalda Ameli