ISA Edmonton Section | Mentorship Program

The ISA Edmonton Section is excited to launch our Mentorship Program, an opportunity aimed at facilitating personal and profession growth for mentees and mentors alike. We emphasize the power of guidance, support, inspiration and empowerment through meaningful conversations and collaborative goal setting. 2025-2026 marks our 11th season of welcoming students from Northern Alberta educational institutions.

Mentees are paired with a mentor that has experience in the mentee’s area(s) of interest. This is an 8 month long commitment that runs from November to June on a yearly basis.

Mentee Benefits

Establish a connection that will last a lifetime with your automation industry confidante, plus gain valuable insights, learn about resources, and develop valuable career skills! Mentors may be willing to provide a reference letter at the end of the program (upon request and at the mentor's discretion).

Mentor Benefits

Advance our field by helping coach and inspire the next generation of automation professionals. You will get to know the up-and-coming leaders of tomorrow, expand your leadership skills and gain a sense of personal fulfillment by giving back.

Milestones

Mentorship Program Kick-Off event (November) where all mentees and mentors meet.
Mentee-Mentor Goal Setting Meeting (November)
Two Mentee-Mentor Progress Meetings (February & April). One of these will take place at the mentor's workplace and include a tour!
Mentorship Program Wind-Up event (June) with all mentees and mentors where mentees receive an ISA Edmonton Section Mentorship Certificate of Completion or Participation.

Mentee Commitment

Being an ISA Student Member in their graduating year (membership is $15 US, sign-up here).
Attending all ISA Edmonton Section events (monthly Technical Talks, Student Industry Night, etc.) while enrolled in the Mentorship Program (important note: there is a nominal registration fee associated with our events).
Volunteering for one ISA Edmonton Section initiative while enrolled in the Mentorship Program.
Setting up all meetings with their mentor.
Submitting a Student Mentorship Program Review (via online form) to provide feedback and suggestions.

Mentor Commitment

Providing guidance, advice, feedback and support to the mentee to help develop their confidence, personal and professional growth.
Attending event/meetings (5) with Mentee including the Mentorship Program Kick-Off and Wind-Up, the Goal Setting Meeting and Progress Meetings (2).
Host mentee at their workplace for either of the two Progress Meetings and give them a tour of facility (if possible).
Suggested attendance with your mentee at ISA Edmonton Section Technical Talks (important note: there is a nominal registration fee associated with our events).

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