Mentorship Program
HRPA Grand Valley Chapter is proud to be running our 8th Annual Mentorship program for the 2012/2013 year. This program has been highly recommended by past participants and as a result our participation rates have more than doubled. To continue the programs success we need your participation.
What is the Mentorship Program?
The mentorship program provides the opportunity for a less experienced HR professional to gain knowledge from a more experienced professional. Participants are matched based on their personal experience, goals and expectations. If successfully matched, participants will meet with their partner for 3 hours per month from September through June. In addition they will be required to attend three group meetings held in September, January and June.
What are the Rewards of the Program?
Mentorship Rewards
- Opportunity to promote and share HR professional standards & ethics, knowledge & experience
- Valuable practice in mentoring skills
- Opportunity to gain insights from protégés background, work experience or recent education
- Networking
- Points towards CHRP recertification
Protégés Rewards
- A valuable contact to discuss HR issues & experiences
- Encouragement, support and affirmation
- Guidance and coaching to plan and achieve HR career goals, including their path to the CHRP designation
- Critical feedback in key areas such as communication, interpersonal skills and technical abilities
- Networking contacts
What have previous participants felt about the program?
"Thank you Grand Valley for making this opportunity available to our members."
“Highly recommend the experience”
“Made a friend for life”
“Time well spent”
"I wish I had this type of program when I had first got into the HR field, great program!"
How do you apply?
If you would like to apply to the 2012/2013 program, complete the below online application and email your resume to Mentorship@hrpagrandvalley.ca by June 15, 2012. Interviews for the 2012/2013 year will be completed between July and August 2012.
Participants must be HRPA members. Mentors must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources.
Applications can be found at the below links:
For more information please contact:
Patricia Butler or Brenda Kirkwood via email at mentorship@hrpagrandvalley.ca
Committee Members
- Alicia Ditner
- Christine Hyde
- Erica Duff
- Katie Elliott
- Katie Gingrich
- Laura Clemens
- Lia Charnicovsky
- Ming Pilz
- Brenda Kirkwood, Mentorship, Director
- Patricia Butler, Menstorhip, Co-Director