The May 15 application deadline for this year's mentorship program in Vancouver is fast approaching — but there's still time! To be a part of this incredible program — one that's sure to leave a lasting effect on you and the woman you are paired up with — apply now.

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Advance your leadership skills and fast track your career through mentorship. Be one of 130 participants across Canada to take part in a hugely successful and groundbreaking mentorship program. Designed with you in mind, this program creates warm and supportive environments for women to help them to learn and grow. For 6 months, you will be connected with female role models in business, and we will help you develop your leadership potential — including specific skill sets necessary to thrive as leaders in our businesses and local communities.

WIL is dedicated to providing leadership development opportunities for ALL women — including immigrants and Aboriginal women who face multiple barriers. In the 2 years of our program, over 40% of participants were made up of immigrants and women of Aboriginal descent.

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The Vancouver program (Jun – Dec 2010) application deadline is May 15. Because space is limited — only 35 mentors and 35 mentees will be accepted — we encourage you to apply before it's full. Full details and apply now

Toronto and Montréal applications will be available in early June. Program duration will be Oct 2010 – Mar 2011. Please stay tuned.

This innovative program has been designed to benefit both mentees and mentors through professional leadership workshops, sharing circles, networking activities, diverse volunteer opportunities and traditional one-on-one mentorship.

Mentees — emerging leaders — reported that they felt more prepared and better equipped for their future careers; they became more confident when interacting with women who are more established in their careers; and they benefited from a meaningful relationship with someone they saw as experienced and respected.

Mentors — executive business women and entrepreneurs — felt the benefits too. Participating in the program reinforced their connection with the community, and gave them a genuine feel-good about giving back because they saw how their contributions made a difference in someone's life. Seeing themselves through the eyes of a mentee and how much their wisdom was appreciated also brought them confidence in their own career paths and the choices they make. All this caused a hugely positive ripple effect with their families, employment and economy.

Both mentors and mentees will experience personal and professional growth from this fantastic six-month
(June – December) program by way of:

One-on-one mentorship
Guest speaker facilitated roundtable sessions with mentors and mentees (4)
Leadership skills workshops for mentors (2)
Skills building workshops for mentees (2)
Group mentorship opportunities through networking events