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All the latest updates and stories from the programFacilitators and Barriers to Mentoring Newcomers to Canada
Watch the Full Video: On November 4th TRIEC Mentoring Partnership and Sheridan College co-presented a webinar to share the findings of the research study "Facilitators and Barriers to Mentoring Newcomers to Canada" supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities...
New Partner Story: YMCA of Greater Toronto “Mentors can empower newcomer professionals to set career goals by sharing their real-life experiences”
We are proud to have YMCA of Greater Toronto join TRIEC Mentoring Partnership as a community partner. YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them to grow, lead and give back. They help create opportunities for personal...
“You are not expected to be an authority on everything but rather to lend your learned experience to this mentee”
Mike Oreskovic a 10-time mentor shares his mentoring story of why he keeps coming back to mentor newcomers to transition into roles within their industries. What motivates you to keep coming back as a mentor? I became a mentor because my own parents came to Canada in...
“My motivation to become a mentor was based on my own experience as a mentee in the TRIEC Mentoring program”
Nazish Qizilbash participated as a mentee in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership through Sheridan College. Nazish shares her mentoring experience and the transition from a mentee to a mentor. What motivated you to become a mentor? My motivation to become a mentor was based...
“I understand how difficult the struggle is for new immigrants who are often unsupported and lonely. “
Dr. Rebecca Wason is an Educator and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) with an MBA from Cardiff University, UK. Rebecca has over 14 years of experience in the higher education and healthcare sectors in Canada, the United Arab Emirates and India. She also...
“Mentoring creates an impact that can change lives”
Being a generalist and solution-oriented individual with a passion for learning has allowed Eraj Waqar to work in different spaces while serving her primary goal of helping people. Following a career in the government and public sector, Eraj is currently working for...
“I landed a role in my field as a Relationship Manager with one of the most amazing banks”
Doris Amaka is a Relationship Manager at BMO. Her previous experience includes working in banking in both the UK and Ghana. Doris arrived in Canada in December 2020 and joined the TRIEC Mentoring Partnership in February 2021 through, Achev. What challenges did you...
New Partner Story: McCain Foods (Canada) “TRIEC aligned with our company values, and provided a unique opportunity that we were excited to share”
We are proud to have McCain Foods (Canada) join TRIEC Mentoring Partnership as an employer partner. McCain Foods (Canada) is the Canadian division of McCain Foods Limited, an international leader in the frozen food industry. In Canada, the company has seven production...
Maidul Islam: “I wanted to start mentoring to help people”
Maidul Islam, PMP, CSCMP, MCIPS is a procurement and supply chain management professional with almost 9 years’ experience in public and private sector procurement management, project management, contract management, and vendor relationship management. Maidul is a...
“Being a mentor has been one of the most rewarding experiences so far”
Ashwathy Krishna Kumar is an Account Executive at TELUS. She participated as a mentee in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership through Achēv. Ashwathy shares her mentoring experience and the transition from a mentee to a mentor. Why did you become a mentor? Being a newcomer...