How mentorship helps you in your job search

The program offers you an individual match with a volunteer mentor in your target occupation or industry. The mentoring match lasts 24 hours, over a 4 month period. Until you achieve your job goal, you will also be invited to participate in small group sessions of mentees and mentors and if interested, connect with a newcomer peer colleague that has found employment in his/her field.

Studies have shown that immigrants with mentors are 2.5 times more likely to be in a good quality job that is full-time, permanent and offers benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Mentees report that the program helps:

• Establish and grow their professional network in London and surrounding area.
• Network in targeted occupation/industry.
• Connect with Canada’s hidden job market.
• Increase confidence in the job search.
• Expand access to regional labour market information.
• Refine job goals.
• Identify transferrable skills.
• And as a result – secure meaningful employment in their professional field.

How to Get Connected with the Mentorship Program

Speak to an employment counsellor get connected to the program.