This no-cost, part-time program supports rural immigrants in building communication and soft skills while learning more about Canadian workplace culture. Over a few weeks, you'll take part in online lessons, activities, and tasks about important topics such as:

• Canadian culture in the workplace,
• communication and soft skills,
• digital literacy,
• career and employment strategies,
• teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving, and
• community connections.

You will be matched with a mentor who lives in the same community. You'll meet with your mentor regularly to discuss and better understand these topics.

You'll learn important skills for communication, working with others, leadership, problem solving, good work habits, time management, and teamwork - skills Canadian employers want.

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Time Commitment:

• Duration of the program:  16 weeks
• Participant/mentee:  approximately 16 to 18 hours online and 12 to 16 hours in person
• Mentor:  approximately 8 hours online and 12 to 16 hours in person
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Want to become a mentee?

A mentee is a motivated learner who gains skills and insights from a mentor.

Applicants must be immigrants legally authorized to work in Canada, including:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• Refugees
• Ukrainians under the Canadian-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) or CUAET Emergency Visa Program

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Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Possess intermediate English language skills (approximately CLB 5 or higher)
• Reside in rural Alberta (excluding Calgary and Edmonton)
• Completed some post-secondary education or related work experience in their field or chosen occupation

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Want to become a mentor?

A mentor is a knowledgeable guide who inspires, supports, and helps others grow.

• You must be committed and open to helping newcomers.
• You must have Canadian work experience.
• You must have access to a computer.

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After having finished the program, I feel that I have a pretty good level of confidence when communicating at work.

- Former mentee

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My mentor's encouragement and expertise not only inspired me but also empowered me to grow both personally and professionally.

- Former mentee

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What I loved about the program was the personal connection I had with my mentee.  We kept an open, non-judgemental space where we could both share our experiences at workplaces in Canada.

- Former mentor

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The quality of the program material is impressive.  The online content is comprehensive, engaging, and explains Canadian workplace in a way that makes sense to the mentees.

- Former mentor

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Questions?

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