This was a live meeting and no recording is available.
Lumi Mironescu is pleased that her daughter was able to recently participate in a Missionary trip to Romania where she worked with and provided support for orphans, she is also very happy that she has returned home safely.
Luminita (Ellen) Cristache was pleased to be at our meeting today and is considering becoming a member. She is also happy to have been able to recently visit her home land of Romania and visit the many gardens owned by King Charles.
Oksana Tereshchenko is quite delighted that her sister’s family has been given permission and will soon be immigrating to Canada from the Ukraine and joining Oksana’s niece who is already here.
Paul Rostrup was pleased to be able to recently visit family in BC and Alberta and is happy to be not be breathing the air from the forest fires in BC.
Our program today was presented by Marsha Schulter from the YMCA of the Three Rivers telling us all about their Mentorship program for professional trained new Canadians.
Marsha Schlueter, is the Community Liaison Specialist with YMCA of Three Rivers, Immigrant Services. She has been with YMCA since 2017. She co-facilitates the Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program matches Internationally Trained Professionals new to Canada with mentors in their professional field. Marsha is passionate about supporting newcomers to build both meaningful social and professional networks in Canada. She promotes the benefits that newcomers bring to our community, through finding new and creative ways to engage with our community.
Here are some highlights from her presentation.
What is the Mentorship Program?
YMCA Mentorship Program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and empowers Internationally Trained Professionals by building industry connections and expanding their networks.
WHO is Eligible?
- Qualifications: ITPs with valid confirmation of credentials
- Immigration Status: Permanent Resident, Conventional Refugee with Notice of Decision and individuals from the Ukraine who possess CUAET status in Canada
- English Proficiency: Level 7 in CLB in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Prerequisite: Employment preparation session completed in Canada
WHAT is the Process?
- Mentorship Orientation and Assessment
- Program duration: 4-6 months
- Job readiness and Professional Networking
Mentors Needed
Mentors need to have been in their field for a minimum of three years and be willing to work with and support the new Canadians. Mentors are needed currently in the following professiona:
- Lawyer,
- Physician,
- Executive Assistant,
- Pharmacist,
- Radiologist,
- Publishing,
- Journalist,
- Psychologist,
- Environmental Scientist
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
TESTIMONIALS
Dear Marsha and Laxmy,
I am excited to share some wonderful news regarding my job search. I have received an offer from Perimeter Institute, which is a local employer with an excellent reputation and work culture. I will be working in Marketing, which fits my previous experience and skills perfectly. I am incredibly grateful for your help and guidance throughout this process.
Don, I am sincerely grateful for your support and insights during our meeting. I have learned a great deal about the local business structure and community, and thanks to you, I have gained valuable experience in networking events. Thank you once again for your help.
I will be happy to keep in touch and share progress with you.
Have a great day!
Dear Marsha and Laxmy,
Thank you for the kind message! I will miss volunteering for the Mentorship Program. It has been one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences I have ever had. Seeing people land roles they like after moving their whole lives to a new country is really rewarding. Thank you Marsha and Laxmy for all of your support and feedback over the past two years. It has been lovely interacting with you and seeing you two make the program such a success. You are both doing God’s work, truly.
Wishing the both of you and the Mentorship Program well! Let me know if there is anything I can do for the program in the future. I hope to have good internet in my next home, so I’m happy to help with anything if it can be done online.
Best wishes,
Hi Laxmy, Marsha,
Thank you so much for your kind words and warm wishes! I am incredibly excited to share that I have indeed secured a job in my field. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Mentorship Program for providing me with valuable guidance and resources during my journey. Once again, thank you for your congratulations and for the well wishes. I truly appreciate the support of the Mentorship Program, and I am excited to embark on this new chapter of my professional journey. I wish the program continued success and all the very best in its future endeavours.
Best regards,
YMCA of Three Rivers Other Programs
- Community and School Settlement Services
- Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Services
- Investing in Women’s Futures
- English Conversation Circles
- Healthy Women Together
- Family, Language and Learning
- Citizenship Support Group
- Computer Literacy
- Canada Connect
- Diversity and Inclusion Program
- Power of Trades
- Specialty Programs
- Employment Services
CONTACTS
Email: mentorship@ytr.ymca.ca
Laxmy: 519-574-5278
Marsha: 519-504-3561
