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 all current students of OISE will receive an email invitation to participate in the OISE Mentorship Program every September. Once signed up, you will receive instructions for connecting with your mentor or mentee on agreed terms. All participants will be invited to an interactive launch party and year-round professional development workshops at no cost. 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 at 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 and a variety of skills-based workshops and socials!
Program Features for Students
Becoming a Mentee
OISE students are sent an email invitation 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.
Resources
Alumni Mentor Resources
- Mentor Orientation Brief
- Connect with a Senior Mentor Coach
- OISE Mentorship Program Handbook
- Goal-based Schedule Template
- Virtual Meeting Best Practices
- 9 Characteristics of a Good Mentoring Relationship
- U of T Alumni LinkedIn Learning
You may encourage your mentee to register for services offered by the Career Exploration & Education Office, including courses on resume review, interview prep, job shadowing, career fairs, and more.
Student Mentee Resources
- Mentee Orientation Brief
- OISE Mentorship Program Handbook
- Goal-based Schedule Template
- Virtual Meeting Best Practices
- U of T Career Exploration & Education
Your mentor is not expected to have every answer. That's okay.
Please look to student life services, international 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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