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Mentorship Program

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Mentorship Program

The OISE Mentorship Program is the largest alumni and student mentorship matching program at the University of Toronto. Each year, hundreds of our mentors and mentees advance their professional portfolio within a supportive, inclusive, and hybrid mentorship community.

Subscribed alumni and current students of OISE will receive an email invitation to participate in the OISE Mentorship Program every September. Once signed up, you will be invited to an interactive launch event and receive instructions for connecting with your mentor or mentee on agreed terms. Mentors may be matched with up to two mentees. Read our OISE Mentorship Program Terms & Disclaimer.

Program Features for Alumni

While your mentorship journey is self-directed, we're always here to provide support. Send us an email to oise.mentorship@utoronto.ca.

Match

Match with a student interested in your field.

Meet

Meet once a month on your own terms from October to March.

Discuss

Discuss your shared interests, industry trends, academic, career and life experiences.

Learn

Learn together at our fun launch event, a variety of professional development workshops, and socials!

Program Features for Students

Becoming a Mentee

OISE students are sent email invitations in September for the OISE Mentorship Program, which has both in-person and virtual options. Before signing up, please consider your availability over your Fall and Winter terms. Applicants must commit to six online or in-person meetings with their mentor — signing up is a commitment!

Once signed up, you will be invited to an interactive launch event and instructed to connect with your mentor. You'll both get invites to our free professional development events and socials.

Questions? Send us an Email
A person attending an OISE Mentorship event.

Resources

Alumni Mentor Resources

You may encourage your mentee to register for services offered by , including courses on resume review, interview preparation, job shadowing, career fairs, and more. 

Student Mentee Resources

Your mentor is not expected to have every answer. That's okay. 

Please look to student life services,  and new student resources for additional support from our student affairs professionals.

Upcoming Mentorship Events

RSVP details for exclusive mentorship events are sent to current participants by email.  

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Foundations for Mentoring

Conversations are at the heart of every mentoring relationship. Join us for an interactive virtual workshop where we’ll explore the key elements of effective mentorship—focusing on the art of active listening and the skill of powerful questioning. With dedicated time for a live mentoring conversation, practice, reflection, and debrief, participants will leave with practical tools to enrich their mentoring conversations and foster mentor–mentee relationships that truly flourish.
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In this interactive virtual workshop, we will guide you in discovering how to actively shape and maximize your mentee experience. Together we’ll explore how to build trust, show up with professionalism, and create space for honest and vulnerable dialogue. With practical strategies like asking meaningful questions, taking initiative, and reflecting on feedback, you’ll leave feeling confident about how to take ownership of your learning and strengthen your mentor-mentee partnership.
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Join Senior Mentor Coaches Karen Friedman and Sonja Pullen in this interactive workshop which will examine the challenges and opportunities that arise when mentoring across intercultural, socio-economic, and generational differences. We will also explore the unique perspectives and needs of students who are new to Canada or experiencing social isolation. Through guided discussion, practical strategies, live demonstration and a chance to practice, participants will gain tools to build trust, nurture a sense of belonging, and adapt their mentoring style to support diverse mentees effectively.
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