Mentorship Program

The OISE Mentorship Program is the largest alumni and student mentorship matching program at the University of Toronto. Each year, hundreds of our mentors and mentees advance their professional portfolio within a supportive, inclusive, and hybrid mentorship community.

Subscribed alumni and current students of OISE will receive an email invitation to participate in the OISE Mentorship Program every September. Once signed up, you will be invited to an interactive launch event and receive instructions for connecting with your mentor or mentee on agreed terms. Mentors may be matched with up to two mentees. Read our OISE Mentorship Program Terms & Disclaimer.

Program Features for Alumni

While your mentorship journey is self-directed, we're always here to provide support. Send us an email to oise.mentorship@utoronto.ca.

Match

Match with a student interested in your field.

Meet

Meet once a month on your own terms from October to March.

Discuss

Discuss your shared interests, industry trends, academic, career, and life experiences.

Learn

Learn together at our fun launch event, a variety of professional development workshops, and socials!

Program Features for Students

Becoming a Mentee

OISE students are sent email invitations in September for the OISE Mentorship Program, which has both in-person and virtual options. Before signing up, please consider your availability over your Fall and Winter terms. Applicants must commit to six online or in-person meetings with their mentor — signing up is a commitment!

Once signed up, you will be invited to an interactive launch event and instructed to connect with your mentor. You'll both get invites to our free professional development events and socials.

A person attending an OISE Mentorship event.

Resources

Alumni Mentor Resources

Encourage your mentee to register for services offered by U of T's Career Exploration & Education Office, including courses on resume review, interview preparation, job shadowing, career fairs, and more. 

Student Mentee Resources

Your mentor is not expected to have every answer. That's okay. 

Please look to student life servicesinternational experience and new student resources for additional support from our student affairs professionals.

Upcoming Mentorship Events

RSVP details for exclusive mentorship events are sent to current participants by email.  

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Mentee Mindset for Success

In this session, we will discuss the mentee mindset for success with your mentor! Topics will include self-leadership and what it looks like to be a good mentee, while working through your goals for the year. Only open to current OISEMP student participants.
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