Join Windmill’s mentorship program

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About the mentorship program

This program connects Windmill clients with mentors in their respective career industries

Mentees gain valuable insights into the Canadian workplace, enhancing their career preparation. Mentors, on the other hand, contribute to the community, share their expertise, and strengthen their leadership skills.

What it takes to be part of our mentorship program:

  • Mentors must have at least two years of experience in their professional field in Canada.
  • Mentors must commit to a minimum of two hours per month of volunteer service for four months.
  • Mentees must be active clients with Windmill (having an active loan).

How the mentorship program works

Windmill matches mentors — former clients and other volunteers — with mentees based on their professional backgrounds and goals.

Mentors and mentees can easily connect on Windmill’s Community Success Hub, sharing knowledge, expertise, and experiences while learning from each other.

Participants typically engage virtually, meeting twice a month. The four-month program starts a new cohort each month—join anytime!

Key facts

773

Mentor matches made since launching in 2019

8600

Hours donated by mentors and mentees to drive professional success

Discover career paths and explore
personal preferences

Develop a strategy and plan for future career goals

Create networking strategies

Learn how to gain work experience or look for career opportunities

Learn from diverse perspectives and experiences

Identify strengths, skills gaps, and areas of improvement

Gain valuable coaching skills and experiences

Strengthen professional networks

Give back and support new Canadians during their journeys

Learn from professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiences

Enhance career development and resume

Leadership skill development

Become a mentor or mentee

For information on how to become a mentor or mentee, contact us and we will follow up with more details.

Mentor insights

Don’t go through this process without a mentor. It can be lonely."

Yusuf Alimi

Windmill Mentee

Most people think that only the mentee benefits from mentorship but it’s not true! I do a lot of work as a mentor because I’ve been fortunate in my opportunities and want to help others facing challenges I never had to."

Julianna Yau Yorgan 

Career Coach and Windmill Mentor 

The Windmill loan was the step that made the licensing process possible for me. I wanted to give back. That's why I said yes to participating in the mentorship program."

Seun

Mentor

Don’t give up. Find the right path to get your license."

Masoud

Mentor

There’s no reason we can’t help all newcomers to be successful."

Abhishek

Mentor