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Registration is now CLOSED for the
2025 Leadership Mentorship Program
Next intake is in the fall 2025
Designed with a commitment to empower and elevate women in leadership across diverse industries, our mentorship program is tailored to emerging and seasoned professionals who are eager to refine their leadership skills, be part of a supportive community, and gain invaluable insights from accomplished mentors in their fields.
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Program Highlights:​
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Program Duration: January to June 2025 (5-Month Program)
Opening Ceremony: January 15th, 2025
Closing Ceremony: June 11th, 2025
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Location Flexibility: Virtual-based mentorship to transcend geographical barriers and invite Mentees and Mentors from across Canada and the United States
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Enriching Webinars: Immerse yourself in 3 Career Development Webinars and Networking Sessions. These webinars feature distinguished high-profile leaders and expert facilitators from diverse industries
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Tailored Mentor-Mentee Partnerships: Benefit from our one-on-one mentorship matching, tailored to align with the interests and goals of both mentees and mentors
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Amplified Professional Network: Connect with an extraordinary cohort of diverse, professional women from various industries and fields
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Cohort Community: Contribute to our community of support and collaboration within our private LinkedIn group
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Celebratory Milestones: Celebrate significant milestones in your mentorship journey at at our memorable launch and graduation ceremonies
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Proven Excellence: Be part of an award winning program that has empowered over 2,500+ graduates to elevate their careers to new heights
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Credential of Achievement: Earn a certificate upon successfully completing the program
SCHOLARSHIPS
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For the 2025 WIL Mentorship Program, in collaboration with our corporate sponsor, we are proud to offer scholarships to diverse individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Women of Colour, GBTQ2S+, or Neurodiverse. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in leadership.
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82% of women agree that mentorship is an integral aspect of career advancement.
What to Expect
Mentee:
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Personalized mentor matching based on your goals and aspirations
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Monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions
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Access to career development webinars led by high-profile leaders and expert facilitators
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Networking opportunities with fellow mentees and mentors from diverse industries
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A supportive, collaborative community that encourages your personal and professional growth and development
Mentor:
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Personalized mentee matching based on your goals and aspirations
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Monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions
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The chance to give back to the WIL community by nurturing diverse, emerging talent and shaping the leaders of tomorrow
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Access to a network of fellow mentors and mentees for your own professional development and growth
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Personal fulfillment knowing that the impact you make on your mentee’s personal and professional development can have a lasting influence that extends well beyond the duration of the mentorship program
Important Dates:
Opening Ceremony: January 15th, 2025
Closing Ceremony: June 11th, 2025
How to Apply
1. Fill out the Application
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Mentee Application Link: https://form.jotform.com/62866116733258
Mentor Application Link: https://form.jotform.com/62867028667267
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2. Pay the Program Fee (for Mentees Only)
$350 CAD
$150 CAD Student Admission (limited spots)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program designed for?
Our program is tailored to emerging and seasoned leaders across diverse industries. Our past mentees have ranged from post secondary students to senior executives. We have mentors appropriate for all leadership levels, skills, and expertise.
What if I’ve never been a mentee or mentor before?
We host Mentor 101 and Mentee 101 Webinars at the beginning of the program that are designed to introduce new mentors and mentees to mentorship. These sessions will provide you with the skills and insights needed to be an effective mentor or mentee. You are also assigned a personal mentorship committee member who has significant experience in being a mentor or mentee. This committee member will provide ongoing support to you throughout the duration of the program through monthly check-ins and email correspondence.
How are mentees and mentors matched in this program?
Mentees and mentors are matched based on aligning industry and/or careers, professional goals, and experience. All mentees and mentors complete intake applications which are used in the matching process.
Can a mentorship relationship continue beyond the program's official duration?
Many of our past matched mentees and mentors continue to regularly meet. The connections you make with your mentee or mentor and cohort community can extend well beyond the duration of our program, and have a lasting impact on your professional and personal development.
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Programs Scheduled Date
1 Opening Ceremony January 15 th 2025
2 Mentor 101 TBA
3 Mentee 101 TBA
4 Career Development Workshop 1 TBA
5 Career Development Workshop 2 TBA
6 Mentorship Program Networking Event April 2025
7 National Women in Leadership Day May 28 th 2025
8 Career Development Workshop 3 TBA
9 Closing Ceremony June 11 th 2025
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Celebrate key milestones in your mentorship journey at our memorable closing ceremony and graduation! Earn a professional certificate of success upon completing the program and join our alumni community of 2500+ graduates.
“Being a mentor has been a very meaningful experience for me. It has made me realize how important it is for young women to have a female role model in their life. It has especially made me appreciate the mentoring I myself have received over the years.”
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“Being a part of the Women in Leadership mentorship program has helped me to develop and hone leadership and life skills that I can now use in the workplace as well as in my community.”
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"Things have been great ever since (I participated in WIL's Mentorship Program) and my career only keeps moving forward. The inspiration provided by WIL's mentoring program keeps me moving and, looking back, applying for the program was the best decision I've made while settling in Canada.”
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the WIL Program for the amazing opportunity to grow, and to my Mentor, who has opened my eyes to a new way of being on this transformational journey.”
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RIPPLE EFFECT
​90% took more responsibilities at work
40% new contacts lead to a job or business
90% of mentees confidence improved