Group Mentoring Group Mentoring Program Program

Mentor & Mentee Preparation for

Mentoring

Helping People Succeed

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AgendaAgenda

1. Introductions2. Program Overview

Program goals Review of resources

3. Meeting Structure Building trust relationships in a mentored group –

roles/responsibilities Facilitating group process

4. Organizing 5 Meetings

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IntroductionsIntroductions

• Name + Occupation• Motivation to be involved with the program• As a young person or at a point in your career,

what was one of the most significant obstacles you had to overcome?

• In overcoming the obstacle, who did you call upon to help you through it?

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Mentoring ObjectivesMentoring ObjectivesThrough group mentoring, mentees can:• Learn about Canadian workplace culture and

industry trends

• Identify educational and technical skills required to meet market demands

• Receive guidance through the licensing and accreditation process

• Acquire support through the job search process

• Establish professional networks

• Improve professional terminology

• Build confidence in a new culture

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Expected OutcomesExpected Outcomes1. Internationally trained professionals (ITPs) will be

better informed and equipped to obtain suitable employment

2. ITPs will gain the necessary, sector specific information and knowledge that will assist them in establishing their careers in Canada

3. Through utilization of the mentors’ personal and professional experiences, ITPs will gain extra information on how to pursue their goal of being employed in an appropriate field

4. Participants will gain confidence and the motivation necessary to actively pursue their employment goals

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Tools and Resources Tools and Resources

Group Mentoring Mentor Resource Kit Group Mentoring Mentee Resource Kit

Program Overview Mentoring Tips and Techniques Meeting Agendas Appendix of Job Search Tips

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Building Mentoring Building Mentoring RelationshipRelationship

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Setting Meeting Setting Meeting AgendasAgendas

Meeting 1. Establishing the Mentoring Group

Meeting 2. Job Search Tools

Meeting 3. Interviewing, Networking & Job Search Strategies

Meeting 4. Issues Exploration and Workplace Culture

Meeting 5. Integrating into the New Job

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Guidelines Guidelines

1. Professional norms for group mentoring: Setting the Stage for Being an Effective Member of a Mentoring Group

2. Confidentiality and Accountability Agreement

3. CanadaInfoNet

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Mentoring Relationship Mentoring Relationship Cycle Cycle

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In small groups, have each individual present their background using the following questions as a guide (page 23):

What are some of the highlights of my personal life that would be useful to share, as it is part of who I am?

What are some of the highlights from my work and education history that would be useful to share?

What are some of the highlights of my experiences of the Canadian work place, that would be useful in preparing mentees?

How have mentors made a difference in my own career?

Getting to Know Each Getting to Know Each Other Other

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Building Relationships with the Group How Mentors Make a Difference Tips for Facilitating Groups Cross-Cultural Awareness Tips for Listening so that People Feel Listened to Feedback Technique and What to do with Feedback Coaching Technique for Managing Conflict Beginning and Ending Meetings Technique: Check-in

and Check-out Check List for Preparing for the First Meeting

Review Mentoring TipsReview Mentoring Tips

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Commitment for the Commitment for the Program Program

1. Attend all scheduled meetings

2. Assist mentee in his/her job search process. This includes referrals to resources, sector-specific labour market information, exposure to employer expectations and increased networking opportunities

1. Support and encourage mentee in his/her efforts to find suitable employment

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Commitment for the Commitment for the Program Program

4. Participate in the evaluation of the program at the end of the mentoring relationship

5. Educate newcomers about training, employment and settlement

6. The Mentor’s homework1. Preparing for each meeting

2. Reviewing resumes between sessions

3. Gathering resources

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Working in Canada Working in Canada AssignmentAssignment

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Working with a Mentor Working with a Mentor

Step 1: Tell them you would like to have a quick mentoring talk

Step 2: State the goalStep 3: Identify the issue and the help

neededStep 4: Explore and get ideasStep 5: Share the ideas on what to do nextStep 6: Summarize what you have learnedStep 7: Agree on next steps

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Worksheet: Mentee Worksheet: Mentee Career Highlights & Job Career Highlights & Job Targets Targets is:• The focus for setting the learning goals and

instilling accountability for maintaining the relationship

• A focus for the relationship• An effective goal setting tool for mentors to

help their mentees• A means by which peers in the group can help

each other• The means to determine if the mentoring

program is successful

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Coaching for Managing Coaching for Managing ConflictConflictStep 1: Assess the emotions of the situation

Step 2: Think about the circumstances

Step 3: Invite the other person to discuss and develop a resolution

Step 4: Explore the problem or issue

Practice: what, where, who, when

Step 5: Take time to find what you learned from the conversation; explore options and identify an mutually agreeable solution

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Support/Questions?Support/Questions?

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