The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the 4th round of its mentorship program.

This three-month long program was launched in May 2010.

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 mentees to achieving their career goals in Canada.

The preceding three sessions have met its objectives.

We are currently seeking Mentors and Mentees for the next session.

The mentors will be drawn from the pool of professional talent available within the Chamber’s membership. If you are not a member, please become a member.

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

Action plan

• If you are a newcomer to Canada or a seasoned Canadian professional, we encourage you to be a part of this program.
• If you are interested in the mentoring program either as a mentor or mentee please follow the links to fill out the appropriate form as well as kindly email your resume to mentoring@iccc.org

MENTOR (click here)

MENTEE (click here)

Please note the deadline for submissions is July 31st, 2012.

For further information please contact

SPONSORSHIP - If you are interested in Sponsoring this ICCC initiative, please email us at iccc@iccc.org

VOLUNTEERING - If you want to join the New Immigrants Committee, email us today at mentoring@iccc.org

For any other inquires or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Pawan Chankotra (Mentoring Program Coordinator) at mentoring@iccc.org or 416.224.0090