Student and Young Professionals

CWRA Student and Young Professionals

Program Contacts
Program Coordinator:
Seanna Davidson
mentorship@cwra.org
Committee Leader:
Elizabeth Hendriks mentorship@cwra.org
Program Links

Mentorship Program

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, Seanna Davidson (mentorship@cwra.org) who will facilitate starting a mentoring relationship.