OISE Mentorship Program
Experience the rewards of mentoring a student. Give advice, make connections and see what you discover along the way
Jump to mentorship for students
As OISE alumni, you will receive an email invitation to participate in the OISE Mentorship Program every September. Once signed up, you will be invited to an interactive virtual launch event and receive instructions for connecting with up to two mentees digitally, on agreed terms.
To receive our emails, update your contact information!
Program features in 2021-2022
- Match with an OISE student interested in your field
- Meet once a month from October to March
- Discuss your shared interests, industry trends and career experiences
- Learn together at our virtual launch event, workshops and exclusive seminars
Whether you're assigned one mentee or two, your time committment remains the same. We encourage you to schedule meetings when all participants can attend together. Meetings can be any length or format that is mutually convenient.
While your mentorship journey is self-directed, we're always here to provide support. Just send us an email.
Are you an OISE student? Connect with someone who has walked in your shoes!
Resources for alumni mentors
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Mentor Orientation Brief
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NEW - Connect with a Senior Mentor Coach!
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OISE Mentorship Program Handbook
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Goal-based Schedule Template
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Virtual Meeting Best Practices
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9 Characteristics of a Good Mentoring Relationship
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Sign up free for LinkedIn Learning and access a wide range of mentoring how-to courses
Support your student mentee
Encourage your mentee to register for workshops and services offered by U of T's Career Exploration & Education Office, including courses on resume review, interview preparation, job shadowing, and career fairs. Students can sign up for these services here.
RSVP details for exclusive mentorship events are sent to current participants by email.
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Webcast available
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VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP LAUNCH PARTY Learn about your role as a mentor in the OISE Mentorship Program and meet fellow participants at our virtual launch party! The event recording has been emailed to all participants. Can't find our emails? Please contact us. |
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Webcast available
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ALUMNI & SENIOR MENTOR COACH MEETUP Join award-winning mentor Liliana Compagnone and coach Karen Friedman for a fun, evening alumni networking event just for mentors. Meet our new Senior Mentor Coaches and improve your mentoring skills. Check your email for details. |
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Postponed - TBD
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EFFECTIVE WRITING IN ACADEMIA AND THE WORKPLACE Join OISE alum and U of T faculty member Dr. Cindy Sinclair with author Leslie Ann for a new professional and creative writing workshop for mentors and mentees. Learn how to think critically, reflect, analyze, plan and produce effective writing that transfers your thoughts into texts in the academic, working and creative world. Participants should come prepared to engage in a virtual writing exercise. Bring a pen, paper and beverage of your choice! |
The OISE Mentorship Program is proudly sponsored by MBNA,
a U of T Affinity Partner.
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