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Mentoring Services

Connecting international education professionals with established occupation and industry-specific mentors

Become a Mentor
Become a Mentee
New Initiatives

For over 30 years, the Mentoring for Change Program at Skills for Change has supported new immigrants in their journey to succeed in Canada. Through one-on-one connections with experienced mentors, newcomers gain valuable guidance on employment, settlement, communication, and career development. 

Mentoring is an opportunity for empowerment and professional advancement through shared learning.

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Why Mentoring?

Mentoring Matters 

  • Guiding with professional experience and industry knowledge 

  • Helping to enhance employability and professional networking  

  • Understanding Canadian workplace culture  

  • Supporting growth through purposeful communication 

  • Providing information and how to access community resources  

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Become a Mentor

  • As a mentor, you will: 

    • Share your professional knowledge and experience. 

    • Contribute to skilled newcomers in their career journey. 

    • You will get an opportunity to expand your connections by meeting other professionals.  

    • Join a diverse community of professionals making a lasting impact. 

    • At least 2 years of professional work experience in Canada 

    • Willingness to volunteer for 1 hour/week for up to 4 months 

    • Open to virtual or in-person mentoring. 

    • Passion to support and guide newcomers 

  • Contact: Rosaline Graham, Mentoring Coach

    Email: mentoring@skillsforchange.org

    Phone no: (416) 658-3101 x 264

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Become a Mentee

  • As a mentee, you will: 

    • Strengthen your job search strategy and interview readiness. 

    • Understand Canadian workplace culture and expectations. 

    • Expand your professional network.  

    • Gain valuable, field-specific insights from experienced professionals. 

    • Enhance professional communication skills

    • Minimum 2 years of professional experience outside Canada 

    • Resided in Canada for less than 5 years. 

    • Committed to 1 hour/week for up to 4 months. 

    • Motivated to grow and learn. 

    • Should have a PR or CR immigration status.  

  • Contact: Rosaline Graham, Mentoring Coach

    Email: mentoring@skillsforchange.org

    Phone no: (416) 658-3101 x 264

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New Initiatives 

  • An interactive online session focused on building professional connections and networking skills within the Canadian workplace. 

    Details: 

    • Conducted biweekly on Thursdays. 

    • Covers a new career-focused topic each session. 

    • Held via Microsoft Teams 

    • Led by mentors sharing practical strategies, lived experiences, and industry insights. 

    • Monthly Event

    • An in-person mentoring session designed to enhance job interview preparation, communication skills, and confidence. 

      Details: 

      • Held in person at Skills for Change Headquarters 

      • Address: 791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7 

      • Covers a different communication and employability topic for each session. 

      • Details and schedule are shared with registered participants. 

      • Led by mentors offering practical feedback and real-time support.

Program Impact

30+ years of mentoring success.

Almost 100+ active mentors across a range of professions.

Up to 80% participant satisfaction rate 

Up to 70% of mentees find meaningful employment. 

  • “Mentoring helped me regain confidence and find my path. Now, I support others through the same program that empowered me.”

    - Syeda Areeba Fatima, former mentee, now a Settlement Worker

  • “Mentoring has helped me grow while supporting others. It’s about listening, sharing guidance, and helping each other become better versions of ourselves.”

    - Richard Legaspi, current mentor

  • “Mentoring helped me regain confidence and find my path. Now, I’m excited to begin a new role as an International Academic Advisor, thanks to the support I received.”

    - Lizzie Liao, former mentee, now International Academic Advisor at NAIT

Contact us.

Rosaline Graham, Mentoring Coach 
Phone no: (416) 658-3101 x 264 
Email: mentoring@skillsforchange.org  
Headquarters location: 791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7 

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