Professional Mentorship

Share Your Skills and Experience

Make a significant impact on an immigrant’s life.

Professional mentoring links practicing professionals and skilled immigrants in the same occupation and provides a valuable learning opportunity for both participants. Mentors can provide informal advice, connections, moral support, and entry into professional networks that allow a skilled immigrant to break into the job market at a level comparable with her or his training and education.

The Mentorship Program:

promotes professional connections
helps internationally-trained professionals build confidence and identify realistic career goals
provides insight into the professional terminology used in the local industry
provides insight into the work culture in Nova Scotia

Mentoring benefits:

Enhance your leadership and coaching skills
Develop your cross-cultural communication skills
Gain a better understanding of the skills and experience that immigrants bring to the workplace
Become more aware of the job market and industry trends