ICCC Mentoring Launch - 7th Round

ICCC Mentoring Program 2015-16

The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the 7th round of its mentoring program. 

The main objectives of this program are to connect internationally trained Indo-Canadian newcomers with successful Indo-Canadian professionals for the purposes of helping to build useful networks, tips and tricks to guide mentee to achieving their career goals in Canada.

The preceding five sessions have met its objectives.

Objectives of the program

• To help new skilled newcomers by matching them with a mentor with similar background
• To assist them with developing their professional networks and with making educated career decisions
• To increase understanding of Canadian workplace culture and the reality of transferring professional designations
• To strengthen the knowledge of community resources and linkages to settlement services, skill development, job search resources, language and literacy programming among other services

Advantages of the program

Mentee Benefits

• Increased self-knowledge and awareness
• Obtain strategic tools for ongoing career development and success
• Enhance communication skills
• Develop professional etiquette
• Identify talents needed in the Canadian workplace
• Build their network for work and career success
• Become employed in their field of expertise

Mentor Benefits

• Increased self-knowledge and self-awareness
• Optimize coaching and mentoring skills
• Build leadership excellence
• Dialogue with and learn from the experiences of internationally trained people
• Share knowledge and wisdom and explore new ideas and perspectives
• Learn about and contribute to the community
• Recognition from ICCC