Build Your Blueprint to Success
Drive
To maximize potential
Supportive Community
To connect & interact with
like-minded professionals
Passion
To inspire & discover
+ A healthy curiosity to question why, to learn, and to have an open mind
We are now accepting applications for our 2023 program on a rolling basis.
“I came across this program at a time when I was changing directions in my career and had endless questions and uncertainties. My match felt like a perfect pairing from the very beginning – whether it’s sharing past learnings and experiences with me or simply chatting over coffee, my mentor always challenges my assumptions and inspires me to expand my comfort zone. This was honestly one of the best choices I made last year for both my career and personal development!”
Why Mentorship with YWiB?
Mentorship is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career, gain insight into the skillsets you need to grow, get guidance while making a career shift, or get some accountability to help you finally achieve your goals.
YWiB’s Mentorship Program is mentee-driven allowing you to cater your interactions and growth towards achieving your career goals.
Tailored to the mentees’ objectives and interests, our mentorship coordinators strategically select mentors based on the mentees’ needs and goals to help with both professional and personal development. Based on mentee applications, we seek out women in the Vancouver business community who align with your career aspirations and will help to inspire and guide you in achieving your goals.
It is not a networking program – this is not a way to gain contacts in your industry but a carefully curated experience to help catapult your professional growth.
“It has helped me envision what I want to get out of the next year, five years and ten years of my career.”
Eligibility
Mentees
You must be graduated from post-secondary and currently working. If you're a student, please explore your University YWiB Chapter to see if they have a mentorship program for you.
This program is for anyone who is:
Looking for some guidance in personal or professional development
Looking for, or experiencing, a career change
Someone in the first 5 years of their career
Motivated to learn and grow within their careers
Able to commit to meeting their mentor in person at least once per month for 1 hour
Mentors
Mentors must have:
At least 5+ years of industry experience
Open minded and willing to share life and work experiences
Able to commit to meeting their mentee in person at least once per month for 1 hour
Program Schedule
Mentee Mingle | Tuesday, January 31st
Workshop #1 | Tuesday, February 21st
Workshop #2 | Tuesday, April 4th
Wrap-Up | Tuesday, May 16th
** Please note, this program will likely hybrid with both virtual and in-person events
“I felt validated in my knowledge and experience, and was reminded that I do have things to offer in the world of professional communication and people development.”
Program Fees
Mentee applicants will be fully refunded if we are unable to successfully pair you with a mentor.
$60 Early Bird until December 31, 2022
Regular rate $75