YWCA Engage Mentorship Hub
The Engage Mentorship Hub is a resource for YWCA Employment Program alumni to connect with mentors from a variety of industries, to expand their professional network, access knowledge & guidance, and learn about career paths and employment opportunities.
- Ongoing opportunities to connect mentors, employers, and program participants
- Activities can include: guest speakers, skills training sessions, Informational Meetings to find out more about a company or industry, employer hiring events, workplace tours, conversation circles, mock interviews and networking practice with mentors.
- Mentorship activities and events are offered either face to face or virtually, including group based and individually.
The Engage Mentorship Hub focuses on micro-mentorship activities and requires a short-term commitment for both mentors and mentees, allowing for flexibility and multiple opportunities to participate in mentorship activities.
- Become job search and workplace-ready by learning from an experienced mentor in your job or industry of interest
- Boost your confidence by learning from professionals and practicing skills like networking and interviewing
- Expand your network and gain insight into your chosen career or explore options
- Self-identified newcomer women who have recently completed a YWCA Employment and Community program and are referred by a Career Advisor
- Ready to engage with mentors and job search essentials are complete (resumes, cover letter, and basic interview skills)
- The Engage program currently prioritizes job seekers who are unemployed or underemployed and completed their program in May 2024 and beyond
No matter what stage you’re at in your career, you can mentor and guide a mentee in their career journey. Your personal experience and insight benefits job seekers!
- Provide expertise and guidance to self-identifying newcomer women mentees in their search for employment
- Access to diverse talent for future hiring needs
YWCA Engage Mentorship Hub
604 900 2391 | engage@ywcavan.org
535 Hornby Street - 4th floor, Vancouver, BC
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm