Mentoring Connections

Mentoring Connections is an ISSofBC community initiative that brings together Vancouver-based professionals (mentors) and skilled immigrants (mentees) from the same professional area.

The goal of our program is to ease the transition of skilled immigrants into the Canadian workforce with the help of an experienced mentor.

Volunteer mentors are not expected or required to find employment for their mentees, but rather to offer career-focused advice and encouragement.

Blog Authors

Ana Marie Caday
Ana Marie CadayContributor
Catherine Rana
Catherine Rana Contributor
Jericho Bundac
Jericho Bundac Contributor
Kristina Thongrivong
Kristina Thongrivong Mentoring Outreach Assistant
Laurie Sing
Laurie Sing Program Manager
Meri Ghazaryan
Meri Ghazaryan Mentoring Coordinator

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    A Lesson on Diversity

    A Lesson on Diversity

    Is it better to treat everyone in the way in which you are accustomed to or are you better off being aware of these cultural differences? Sharing about each others cultures always brings liveliness to group discussions that I’ve been part of and what is apparent is, as much as there is a theme, individuals have different experiences of their own cultures. Here are some typical cultural observations you might have heard of... [Continue]

    Childcare Subsidy Anyone?

    Childcare Subsidy Anyone?

    For those of you who are new to this, the Childcare Subsidy is money provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development otherwise known as MCFD, used to help pay for licensed or non-licensed child care. This means the daycare, a babysitter, a relative who’s babysitting, or by other means which is further explained on their website. So who, you might ask, can avail of the subsidy? The following can apply... [Continue]

    Vancouver Law Day – April 17, 10-3

    Vancouver Law Day – April 17, 10-3

    The Vancouver Law Day will include events such as a mock trial and public forums one of which features Attorney General Michael de Jong. Learn more about the British Columbia Justice System and the legal resources you can benefit from. [Continue]

    Public Forum on Immigration Law

    Public Forum on Immigration Law

    On April 25 from 1-4 pm there will be a FREE public forum on immigration law. Organized by People's Law School and the Canadian Bar Association, immigration lawyers will be there available to answer your questions. [Continue]