National Mentor Development Program

Deadline: Jul 25, 2025

other

4 months (duration)

unfunded

Canada

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The National Mentor Development Program aims to empower women and gender-diverse individuals in the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills. It also strives to establish a strong support network that offers coaching and showcases positive role models. The program enhances retention and career advancement opportunities for women in the trades through effective mentorship relationships.

📖 About the Program

Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 18, 2025
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Category: Training, Women

Program Overview

Participants will engage in five modules and group discussions facilitated by subject matter experts and tradeswomen coaches. The program is designed to:

Deliver training on effective mentorship topics.
Allow participants to complete tasks at their own pace via an online learning platform.
Schedule group discussions at the end of each module to address key issues.

The full program will take approximately four months to complete.

🗂️ Program Modules

Module 1: Mentorship Vision

Setting the Course

Module 2: Crafting Connection

Building Strong Mentorships

Module 3: Navigating Dialogue

Effective Mentorship Communication

Module 4: Wellness and Work

Fostering a Supportive Environment

Module 5: Passing the Torch

Knowledge, Careers, and Celebrations

🎯 Program Outcomes

The program provides tools and resources to increase mentoring and teaching abilities, as well as knowledge and motivation to mentor apprentices in the trades. Graduates may apply these skills in various settings, such as:

Formal on-site mentorship of apprentices
Informal mentorship of apprentices or peers
Within their unions
Within the skilled trades community

💡 Benefits

Participants will gain:

Guidance for overcoming workplace challenges, especially in mentorship relationships.
Personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to their specific needs.
Access to online materials on mentoring, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Empowerment to become effective mentors and future leaders in the skilled trades.

✅ Program Requirements

Participants who complete the mandatory requirements will receive a CAF-FCA Certificate of Completion. Requirements include:

Participating in virtual discussions.
Writing and posting in the Discussion Forum.
Writing journal entries reflecting upon learned concepts.
Producing a self-reflection-based final assignment focused on leadership (e.g., essay, PowerPoint, video).

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Apply to join the program via the National Mentor Development Program Application Portal.

The program is sponsored by Supporting Equity in Trades (SET).

For more details, visit the National Mentor Development Program Portal.

This program is a unique opportunity to empower women and gender-diverse individuals in the trades, fostering mentorship and leadership skills for a brighter future in the skilled trades community.

Benefits

Provide valuable guidance for overcoming workplace challenges, especially pertaining to developing effective mentorship relationships.
Program participants will benefit from personalized one-on-one coaching to address their specific needs
Have access to online materials on mentoring, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Empower women and gender diverse individuals to become effective mentors and future leaders in the skilled trades.