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IGS Career Mentorship Program

The Career Mentorship Program (CMP) supports students to make successful and informed transitions into the Canadian labour market.  The CMP program has successfully matched 91 IGS learners with Industry Professionals during the Spring semester. As we prepare for the Fall semester CMP program, it was wonderful to learn of the significat benefits that current participants are deriving from the program and that mentees are expressing that the resources provided are effectively guiding them towards their career objectives.,

Being a mentor is an incredible rewarding experience. Become a mentor for the IGS Career Mentorship program for the fall:

Student Testimonials

Shivani Saxena

"My mentor guided me through my job options, helped me clarify my objectives, and create an impressive resume. His knowledge and continuous support gave me more self-assurance and equipped me to meet obstacles head-on in the future. With a limited network in Canada, it is challenging to provide a reference from Canada when job searching. My mentor is able to be a reference for me and help me build connections".

— Shivani Saxena, Supply Chain Student and Mentee

Simran Haygunde

"The mentorship experience has been transformative. The mentorship's impact is evident not only in my improved job search skills and approach but also in my increased confidence and knowledge about the industry. I'm excited to continue building on this foundation as we progress further in the mentorship."

— Simran Haygunde, Project Management Student and Mentee

"The interactions between my mentor and I so far has been fantastic. First, my mentor guided me on exploring my career goal, emphasizing the importance of both hard skill and soft skills. He then guided me on building the strategy for my goal, including brainstorming short term and long term goals and actions to be done. He shared some resources and prepared some hands-on exercises to boost my programming skills. I think the outcomes thus far, are great."

— Tinevimbo Mushawombirimi, Global Business Management

"All challenges that I havehad, have been successfully cleared throughout my CMP journey. My experience with this program has been just great, full of learning and industry insights. I am beyond grateful to CMP coordinators and my mentor for helping me to sail through challenging times!"

— Anastasiya Lerman

"I have encountered some challenges during my mentorship journey. Transitioning from a finance background to aspiring for a successful role as a business analyst has presented its own complexities. However, with my mentor's guidance, I've navigated these challenges more effectively. He has helped me to recognize the importance of developing skills such as advanced data analytics, proficiency in relevant software tools and a deeper understanding of market trends. My mentor's insights have been invaluable in strategizing ways to bridge the gap between my finance background and the skills required for business analysis. Overall, my experience with the program has been enriching and I'm appreciative of my mentor's support in shaping my path toward becoming a competent business analyst."

— Bhavisha Amin