OISE Mentorship Program

Experience the rewards of mentoring a student. Give advice, make connections and see what you discover along the way

alumni mentorship event

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 – you decide duration and format.

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Program features in 2021-2022

Match with a student interested in your field
Meet once a month from October to March
Discuss your shared interests, industry trends, study and career experiences
Learn together at our virtual launch event, workshops and exclusive seminars

While your mentorship journey is self-directed, we're always here to provide support. Just send us an email.

Upcoming mentorship events

Resources for mentors

Are you an OISE student? Connect with someone who has walked in your shoes!

Become a mentee

Resources for alumni mentors

Mentor Orientation Brief
Connect with a Senior Mentor Coach - NEW!
OISE Mentorship Program Handbook
Goal-based Schedule Template
Virtual Meeting Best Practices
9 Characteristics of a Good Mentoring Relationship
LinkedIn Learning offers mentoring tutorials. Access is free for U of T alumni!

Support for your mentee

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. Point your mentee to our resource list here.

Upcoming mentorship events

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

Date	Event
Tuesday, Mar. 1 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Online	MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MENTORSHIP WITH CHANTAL BRINE A session led by Chantal Brine, CEO at EnPoint Mentorship for both current and interested participants of the OISE Mentorship Program. This session will: 1) Share best practices on how to start and build relationships with a mentor or mentee. 2) Provide expert tips on how to maximize the benefits of mentorship at OISE. 3) Demonstrate the value of relationship-building to career growth overall. 4) Provide guidance and inspiration on how to maximize the gains of participating in a mentorship program. All alumni are welcome. Join us!
Thursday, Feb. 24 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Online	EFFECTIVE WRITING IN ACADEMIA AND THE WORKPLACE Join OISE alum and U of T faculty member Dr. Cindy Sinclair and her colleague Leslie Ann, author and STEM ambassador, for a new writing workshop designed for OISE mentors and mentees. In both student life and work life, effective writing is a crucial element to success. Poor quality academic papers, assignments and dissertations can lead to unsatisfactory grades and disappointments. Poor expression of thoughts in the workplace can lead to unrecognition and missed opportunities. In this session, learn how to reflect, analyze, plan and produce effective writing that transfers your thoughts into texts in academia and the working world. Participants should come prepared to engage in a virtual writing exercise.

Date

Event

Tuesday, Mar. 1
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Online

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MENTORSHIP WITH CHANTAL BRINE

A session led by Chantal Brine, CEO at EnPoint Mentorship for both current and interested participants of the OISE Mentorship Program.

This session will:
1) Share best practices on how to start and build relationships with a mentor or mentee.
2) Provide expert tips on how to maximize the benefits of mentorship at OISE.
3) Demonstrate the value of relationship-building to career growth overall.
4) Provide guidance and inspiration on how to maximize the gains of participating in a mentorship program.

All alumni are welcome. Join us!

Thursday, Feb. 24
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Online

EFFECTIVE WRITING IN ACADEMIA AND THE WORKPLACE

Join OISE alum and U of T faculty member Dr. Cindy Sinclair and her colleague Leslie Ann, author and STEM ambassador, for a new writing workshop designed for OISE mentors and mentees.

In both student life and work life, effective writing is a crucial element to success. Poor quality academic papers, assignments and dissertations can lead to unsatisfactory grades and disappointments. Poor expression of thoughts in the workplace can lead to unrecognition and missed opportunities.

In this session, learn how to reflect, analyze, plan and produce effective writing that transfers your thoughts into texts in academia and the working world. Participants should come prepared to engage in a virtual writing exercise.

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