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Mentorship is a proven strategy to help women advance their careers in Canada. Whether it is through mentorship circles or one-on-one mentorship, leveraging the knowledge and experience of our peers and seniors can be a great way to break down the barriers to the advancement of women in technology, communications and media industries in Canada. All types of mentorship provide an opportunity to identify career aspirations, overcome challenges and expand your network by connecting with other professional men and women.

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The WCT National Mentorship Program will accept applications for 2023 in the fall of 2022.

Our mentee applications are open to WCT members only. Not a member? Become a member today and get the full benefits of our programming.

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WCT National Mentorship Program

For over 20 years, the WCT National Mentorship Program has been the launch pad for the careers of hundreds of women across Canada. Strategically matching mentors with mentees based of experience, goals and networks, the program is designed to informally provide mentorship for women at all career levels.

The program matches a WCT member with a senior or peer member for one year of counsel, leadership and professional development. The guiding principles of the mentorship program are for mentors to develop a mentee’s leadership skills and work with them to define goals and develop strategies for reaching them.

Become a Mentor

If you're interested in sharing your experience and knowledge with someone, or want to give back to the community, become a mentor! You don't have to be a career veteran or senior manager to mentor. Virtually anyone with professional experience has knowledge to pass along. Email mentorship [at] wct-fct.com with your resume or LinkedIn profile to get started.

You do not have to be a WCT member to become a mentor. Develop leaderships skills and build your network by mentoring someone in your industry through the WCT Mentorship Program.

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Read About Our Mentorship Experience

"Helen became my mentor through Women in Communications and Technology this year - I was stunned when I saw her resume! It looked like a perfect match!

When we started talking and got to know each other better, we identified a couple of pain points that we wanted to address during the one year mentoring. Every call with her felt like a call with a friend who wishes you well from the bottom of their heart.

At the time, I was a newbie at [a new company] - I was trying to navigate the company, relationships, set myself for success. Together, we identified and paved the way forward. Helen helped me understand the issues, and not focus on them but overcome them and get the bigger picture. She helped me understand my value and how I bring value to my company. If I would question it , she would simply reply 'rubbish' and challenge my thinking. That was so refreshing!

Soon after overcoming the initial obstacles, Helen encouraged me to set my plan for success and aim for the higher position. In July this year I got it! Interesting fact - before I got the promotion, Helen asked me - what is next, what comes after you get promoted. She believed in it more than I did.

Helen brings the best in people! I imagine this is what she does with her [company] teams and coworkers. She has a unique talent and inquisitive personality. She challenges blunt conclusions and calls things right names."

- A message from Jasmina to WCT about her mentor, Helen.

Want to show your appreciation to your mentor or mentee? Send a note to mentorship [at] wct-fct.com

Want to hear more about the mentee-mentor experience? Watch our 2022 WCT Mentorship Kick-Off panel below!

Featuring Lenore MacAdam, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Corus Entertainment, Shan McGrail, CEO at Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, Kendall Milne Bancroft, SVP of Sales, Home Division at Roger Communications

Learn more about the experience of the WCT National Mentorship Program from our previous kick-off panels.

THE VALUE OF FORMAL MENTORSHIP

WHY MENTOR

TIPS FOR MENTORS

MALE V.S. FEMALE MENTORS

GIVING AND TAKING FEEDBACK

Corus' CHERYL FULLERTON on mentorship

Regional Mentorship Circles

Mentorship Circles are designed to provide like-minded professionals in the telecommunications, media and technology industries the opportunity to form strategic partnerships with members of the group. The partnerships are intended to help members deal with current career challenges, as well as find the support and tools they need to grow and develop in their careers. Participants may be from varied backgrounds, expertise and career levels, but what they share is a passion for excellence and a desire to realize their potential in their professional lives.

By exchanging experiences, challenges and opportunities for the purpose of enhancing self-confidence, communication skills and leadership practices, participants are able to set important development goals and build competence and character to reach those goals. The structure of the Mentorship Circles is designed by the Regional Chapter, but the guiding principles remain rooted in helping WCT members achieve their personal and professional goals.

WCT-NCR, WCT London, and WCT Waterloo offer Mentorship Circle programs. Please visit their chapter pages for more information.

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