What is the Mentorship Program?
The purpose of the CWRA SYP mentoring program is to promote the management of Canada’s water resources by strengthening the professional capacity of students & young professionals through meaningful mentorship opportunities & relationships. While mutually benefiting students, young professionals & CWRA professionals, this program will foster a larger professional water community.
Why should you want a mentor relationship?
Benefits for mentees:
- Establish professional networks.
- Understand professional workplace culture.
- Improve professional knowledge.
- Master self-marketing techniques & build confidence.
- Identify & seize employment or job training placement opportunities.
- Continue the learning process.
Benefits for mentors:
- Develop relationships with new talent.
- Share valuable knowledge gained as result of experience.
- Develop coaching, communication, & leadership skills.
- Motivate & support a person to raise his/her level of professional attainment.
- Gain personal satisfaction through contributing to the CWRA.
How do you get Involved?
First become a CWRA member! The mentor program has a National Program Coordinator, Farah El Ayoubi (farah.elayoubi@gmail.com) who will facilitate starting a mentoring relationship.
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