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Mentorship Program | Post-Secondary Students
Apply by August 1stUnlocking the Power of Relationships
WCM's Post-Secondary Mentorship Program pairs young women and gender diverse undergraduate and graduate students with a professional currently working in the finance industry. Students gain valuable insights, guidance and advice from their mentors that will help set their careers in motion.
Mentees will be paired with one mentor (male or female) for a 6 month period. These meetings can be held virtually or in person, and will allow protégées to discuss a wide range of topics that may include:
- A view into a career in finance
- A day in the life of an Analyst/ Associate etc.
- Skill building for success
- Networking - building and maintaining a network; the etiquette of networking
- Navigating the interview and recruiting process
BENEFITS OF MENTORSHIP
MENTEES
Mentees have a unique opportunity to gain advice, industry knowledge and guidance from professionals in Canadian finance. Mentors support mentee’s skill development, grow their networks and leverage their experience so they can be prepared to succeed in their capital markets careers. The rewards of this formative relationship are timeless.
MENTEE ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be a WCM university member;
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian university/ college;
- Must have a demonstrated interest in finance;
- Must be available for monthly meetings with your assigned mentors.
*The program is open to students across Canada. Due to the geographically concentrated nature of the industry, geographic proximity between mentors and mentees may not always be feasible but will be prioritized wherever possible.
MENTORS
Mentors have the opportunity to give back and support the next generation of women in finance. A mentorship relationship fosters the growth, learning and development of a protégée that can impact their personal, academic and professional life for years to come.
MENTOR ELIGIBILITY:
- Must have 1 to 10 years of finance experience;
- Must be currently employed;
- Must be available for monthly meetings with your assigned protégées.
Application Process
Mentee Application Components:
- Completed application form
- Current Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
Mentor Application Components:
- Completed application form
Successful candidates will be contacted via e-mail following the application close date.
2023 PROGRAM CYCLE | Key Dates
Current Program:
- May 1, 2023: Applications open
- August 1, 2023: Applications close
- Late August 2023: Successful candidates notified
- Mid-September 2023: Program Kickoff
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