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The YES Career Mentorship Program aims to facilitate the conveying of skills, knowledge and wisdom from an experienced professional (a mentor) to a less-experienced individual (a mentee).
The YES Career Mentorship Program is designed to foster youth career development and employment in Quebec. Young mentees are matched with experienced professionals who can provide support, guidance and encouragement.
The program is goal-based, which means that mentees work toward achieving specific career goals established at the start of the relationship.
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| Mentees |
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If you are a young professional or job seeker, and you are interested in the YES Career Mentorship Program, you must:
- first meet with a YES Career Counsellor to determine eligibility
- be job-ready through education and/or experience, or be in the first three years of an established career
- not be returning to school full-time in the near future
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| Mentors |
If you are an experienced professional, are interested in volunteering your time as a mentor, and you have:
- technical knowledge of your field of expertise
- strong interpersonal skills
- strong leadership skills
- patience
- an interest in the development of others
- a willingness to learn and to be challenged
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| Mentors and mentees of the YES Career Mentorship Program must commit to the following: |
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- To a mentoring relationship for a minimum of six (6) months
- To meet with your mentor/mentee at least once a month for 1-2 hours
- To participate in a mid-term and end-of-term evaluation process
- To participate in training sessions and other events throughout the year
Visit our links under Job Search Weblinks for more information on mentoring
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| About Mentoring |
A mentor is an adviser, teacher and role model. A mentee is willing to learn and to develop skills that will help advance their job search or career. In order to understand mentoring, it is important to understand the roles of both the mentee and the mentor, as well as the basic principles of mentoring.
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| Role of the Mentee: |
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- Be aware of your strengths, weaknesses and professional goals
- Be pro-active and take an active role in the mentoring relationship
- Ask questions and listen carefully to your mentor's responses
- Be willing to learn and share your experiences honestly
- Be prepared for your meetings and follow through on advice given by your mentor
- Show appreciation to your mentor
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| Role of the Mentor: |
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- Be a role model
- Share your industry knowledge and professional experiences
- Challenge and encourage the mentee to succeed both professionally and personally
- Provide sound guidance and constructive feedback to the mentee
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| Principle of Mentoring: |
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- A mentor is a role model
- Mentoring is given freely and is freely received
- Mentoring relationships are built on trust and honesty
- Mentoring partners treat each other with respect
- Successful mentoring relationship focus on the mentee as the learner
- Mentoring is rewarding, satisfying and enjoyable for mentors and mentees |
For more information on the YES Career Mentorship Program, please contact the Mentorship Program Coordinator at (514) 878-9788 ext 311 or at sweir@yesmontreal.ca. |
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