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Wednesday, January 25 • 10:00 - 10:45
(On-demand session released) Anchoring Mentorship to Workforce Development Programs

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WoodGreen Community Services has implemented mentoring to programs that focus on workforce development for newcomers and women so that they may have support in alleviating the feeling of isolation as they navigate a new labour market. This presentation shares the evaluation findings of the effects of mentorship in supporting marginalized communities in their search for meaningful work.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Best practices when delivering mentorship to internationally trained professionals
  • Identify the characteristics of mentorship programs for women in male-dominated careers
  • Describe the importance of wrap-around services in mentor-based programs
Speakers
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Azfar Islam

Manager, Workforce Development Community, Woodgreen Community Services
Azfar Islam knows and understands the complexity of poverty rooted issues in marginalized communities.This is his eighth year working in service deliveries and has taken part in mentor-based programs for his entire career.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)