Accessing Mentorship & Skill-Building Opportunities
One of the many perks of being a WIA member! We want to provide our members with a style of mentorship that suits their busy schedules and meets their unique needs - it can be formal or informal, depending on your preference.
Why should I become a mentor or mentee?
Gain skills and knowledge in areas you’re seeking to develop or enhance
Learn how to navigate the barriers and challenges you’re facing to achieve the next step in your personal or professional development
Connect with others who have encountered similar life or career experiences
Get advice and build skills in the following areas (and more!):
Financial literacy
Technical skills (such as agronomy, economics, livestock, etc.)
Work-life balance
Conflict resolution
Entrepreneurship
Communications and ag advocacy
Board governance
Who can access the mentorship opportunities?
Any current WIA member! To become a member, visit: https://www.womeninag.ca/shop-online/2022-wia-membership
How does WIA mentorship work?
After completing our Mentorship Intake Form, WIA’s Mentorship Coordinator reviews your form to determine a mentorship opportunity and/or mentor that best suits your needs. A further connection will be made via email, and more details provided.
If desired, members can request to be connected with a specific mentor based on their specialty areas.
Once a mentor-mentee connection is made, it’s up to the mentee to drive things, and the mentor to support in any way they are able.
Note: All mentors are involved on a voluntary basis and have varying capacities to support mentorship initiatives. We ask that expectations are discussed at the onset of the mentorship arrangement to allow for quality understanding between all parties. Thank you to our mentors who generously volunteer their time and expertise to our organization.
How do I get involved?
To become a mentor or participate as a mentee, please complete our Mentorship Intake Form (completion time: 5 mins) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FB25VQV
Who do I contact for more information?
Please email info@womeninag.ca if you have questions or require further details.