A mentor is meant to support and encourage you so you can maximize your potential, develop skills, improve performance and become the person you want to be. They can help you learn more about a career, or more about yourself.
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Finding a Mentor
Finding an adult to mentor you during middle or high school may sound difficult at first, but you have more power to make this happen than what you might imagine. Often that power is as simple as knowing who and how to ask.
Mentoring Organizations
If you find yourself, or have a friend in vulnerable situations and facing adversities such as mental health issues, family violence, identity issues or poor living conditions, mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters advise and challenge young people, act as their champions, provide greater consistency in their lives, connect them to broader experiences, opportunities and networks, and provide safe, nonjudgmental environments in which you can confide anything.
For Black Youth
Black Mentorship Inc. (BMI) strengthens leadership opportunities for ALL people by connecting Black youths, professionals and entrepreneurs at different stages of personal and professional growth with experienced mentors through a unique mentoring program.
For Refugee and Immigrant Youth
Bridge Builders Mentorship (BBM) works to bridge the gaps in education for refugee and immigrant youth by promoting equity and accessibility through 1-on-1 academic tutoring and mentorship, assistance with scholarship and university applications and academic, career, study and lifestyle workshops. Access BBM Resources HERE.
For Female-Identifying Youth
GEM Mentorship for Girls believes that women mentoring girls is essential to fostering the success of the next generation and critical to creating gender equity in Canada. It focuses on mentoring girls in high school facing socio-economic barriers, helping them achieve their academic and career potential.
