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 mentorship community.
As OISE alumni, you 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 up to two mentees on agreed terms. 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 big launch event, a variety of professional development workshops, and socials!
Becoming a Mentee
Connect with an alum who has walked in your shoes.
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 on agreed terms.
Resources
Alumni Mentor Resources
- Mentor Orientation Brief (Updated)
- Connect with a Senior Mentor Coach
- OISE Mentorship Program Handbook (Updated)
- Virtual Meeting Best Practices
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
- Mentees Orientation Brief (Updated)
- OISE Mentorship Program Handbook (Updated)
- Virtual Meeting Best Practices
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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