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Diversity Forum - Durham Chinese Canadian Culture Centre

November 26, 2011


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• SELAMAT DATANG• SERDECZNIE WITAMY• SHALOM• SVEIKI ATUYKE• TERE TULEMAST• VALKOMMEN• VELKOMMEN• VITAYEMO• VITEJTE• VXODITE• WELKOM• WILLKOMMEN• WITAMI• YIASOU• ZAXOD’TE• DOBRO DOSLI


Agenda• A Brief History• Project Overview• Outlining Roles & Commitment• Benefits of The Mentoring Partnership• Supports and Resources• Question & Answer


Success Stories

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The Mentoring Partnership

Launched by TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigration Employment Council) in November 2004.

Skilled NewcomerProfessionals

Canadian Professionals

Mentors Mentees

Occupation-specific mentoring relationships

Mentors are not expected to find a job for their mentees


Who is TRIEC? TRIEC Objectives:

• Individual - Convene and collaborate with partners, creating opportunities for skilled newcomers to connect to the local labour market.

• Organizational - Work with key stakeholders, particularly employers, to build their awareness and capacity to better integrate skilled newcomers into the workforce.

• Systemic - Work with all levels of government, enhancing coordination and affecting more responsive policy and programs for skilled newcomers employment.


A Brief HistoryBy the Numbers (October 2011)

6,189 + mentoring matches

4,391 + registered mentors

5,000 + completed matches

50 + corporate partners

12 service delivery partners across the GTA


Durham Project Success

• Pilot Project (March 2011 - March 2012)

• Funding

• Community Partners and Recruitment

• 32 mentees in the program

• 12 mentees awaiting a match

• 6 mentees in partnerships

• Regulated Professionals (Non-Health)


Program Structure

Mentors

Mentees

Mentoring Coaches

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TMP Two New Associate Partner Pilot Programs:

York University Bridge Program for IT and

Business Professionals


Corporate Partners


Canadian Workplace Culture

Information on their Sector/Profession

Expand Professional Networks

Defining Successful PartnershipsMentee’s goal: Reconnect with their career

Objective of mentoring: Sharing of information, insight, ideas and networks to develop an effective job search plan


Outlining Roles

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A critical part of the mentoring relationship – they are always present and available to

support the mentoring relationship

•The coach recruits program mentees, they also coach both mentee and mentor during their

relationship and follow-up with the mentee for 12 months following their partnership;

•Speaks with the mentor and mentee by phone or in person at monthly check in;

• Clarifies the communications protocols between parties involved;

• Provides information and referrals to other resources/programs;

• Receives and provides feedback regarding relationship, program etc.,

• Provides guidance when expectations are not being met, boundaries are perceived

to have been crossed, or tested.


Mentees

Job-Ready

Credentials assessed and recognized

High functionality in English (CLB 7/8)

Job-ready resume

Minimum 3 years of professional work experience (mentees typically have 8-10 years of experience)

Eligible to work in Canada

• Newcomer to Canada (less than 3 years) *

• Internationally trained with professional qualifications but lacking Canadian work experience and professional networks.

• Currently unemployed or underemployed.

• Is otherwise job-ready.


A Piece of the Puzzle

Networking

Actively Applying for jobs

MentoringVolunteering

Research

Internships

Skills Development

Bridgingprograms

Job Fairs

Reviewjob postings

Workshops


Mentors

• An established Canadian professional

• Has a minimum of 3 years work experience

• Willing to commit 24 hours over 4 months to mentor

Typical mentoring activities

• Mock interviews

• Cover letter and resume reviews

• Job shadowing

• Connect to informational interviews

• Attend industry or professional events together

• Share soft skills knowledge


Program Impact • 83% of mentees said the mentoring relationship made a positive difference to

their job efforts.

• Almost 80% of mentees secured employment after the mentoring relationship

• 67% increase in average annual salary of mentees after mentoring.

• 98% of mentees had a better understanding of relevant professional skills and

how to customize their résumé for their profession.

*2008 Research Findings

• 70% of Mentees who were in the mentoring program between November 2010-

11 are now employed in a field related to their occupational experience and

qualifications.

*2011 TMP IT System Data


Success: Mentors Speak

Area of changeBefore

After Change

Understanding barriers faced by skilled newcomers

52% 95% + 83%

Appreciation for skills, assets that newcomers bring to Canada

65% 89% + 37%

Actively promotes case for integrating skilled newcomers among co-workers

45% 79% + 76%

Would hire or refer skilled newcomers with right skills

76% 95% + 25%

Confidence that they can work effectively with a recent newcomer

67% 89% + 33%


Mentoring Supports

• The Mentoring Handbook:

http://thementoringpartnership.com/handbook

• Partnership Dashboard:

www.thementoringpartnership.com/dashboard

• Your mentoring coach.

• Resources and workshops available to mentees at service delivery partners.

• Mentor’s own professional and personal networks.


The Handbook

Tips to advance the mentee’s job search and career goals, build their networks and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture


Sample Agenda


The Handbook - Library of Resources

Access a library of mentoring resources and helpful links.


Manage your relationship, update profiles, chat with your mentee share documents

Partnership Dashboard


A Roadmap of the Partnership

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ContactMentoring Coordinators

(905) 420 - 3008Pickering Welcome Centre

Immigrant Services 1400 Bayly Street - Unit 5

Pickering, [email protected]

Please Visit The Mentoring Partnership Website For more information:

http://www.thementoringpartnership.com/


Questions?


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