Mentorship Program
The ISA Calgary Section is excited to launch our Mentorship Program, an opportunity aimed at facilitating personal and profession growth for mentees and mentors alike. We emphasize the power of guidance, support, inspiration and empowerment through meaningful conversations and collaborative goal setting. 2025-2026 is our pilot year welcoming students from Southern Alberta post secondary institutions.
Mentees are paired with a mentor that has experience in the mentee’s area(s) of interest. This is an 8 month long commitment that runs from November to June on a yearly basis.
Mentee Benefits
Establish a connection that will last a lifetime with your automation industry confidante, plus gain valuable insights, learn about resources, and develop valuable career skills! Mentors may be willing to provide a reference letter at the end of the program (upon request and at the mentor's discretion).
Mentor Benefits
Advance our field by helping coach and inspire the next generation of automation professionals. You will get to know the up-and-coming leaders of tomorrow, expand your leadership skills and gain a sense of personal fulfillment by giving back.
Milestones
- Mentorship Program Kick-Off event (November) where all mentees and mentors meet.
- Mentee-Mentor Goal Setting Meeting (November)
- Two Mentee-Mentor Progress Meetings (February & April). One of these will take place at the mentor's workplace and include a tour!
- Mentorship Program Wind-Up event (June) with all mentees and mentors where mentees receive an ISA Calgary Section Mentorship Certificate of Completion or Participation.
Mentee Commitment
- Being an ISA Student Member in their graduating year (membership is $15 US, sign-up here).
- Attending at least 3 ISA Calgary Section events while enrolled in the Mentorship Program (important note: there is a nominal registration fee associated with our events, visit www.isacalgary.org/youre-invited for details).
- Volunteering for one ISA Calgary Section initiative while enrolled in the Mentorship Program.
- Setting up all meetings with their mentor.
- Submitting a Student Mentorship Program Review (via online form) to provide feedback and suggestions.
Mentor Commitment
- Providing guidance, advice, feedback and support to the mentee to help develop their confidence, personal and professional growth.
- Attending event/meetings (5) with Mentee including the Mentorship Program Kick-Off and Wind-Up, the Goal Setting Meeting and Progress Meetings (2).
- Host mentee at their workplace for either of the two Progress Meetings and give them a tour of facility (if possible).
- Suggested attendance with your mentee at ISA Calgary Section Technical Talks (visit https://www.isacalgary.org/youre-invited/ for details).
Apply!
Interested in participating? Please complete the application form that applies.
