Apply before October 6 to be part of the mentorship program. We will pair up to 8 Game Plan eligible athletes with mentors who are leaders in their field. Our mentors are alumni (National team, Olympic and Paralympic), who will teach, guide and inspire. You will be able to grow your network and explore future opportunities so that you are ready when the time comes.. Our mentees are chosen based on their potential to become impactful leaders outside of their sport.
About the mentors:
Each mentee is assigned a carefully selected mentor, who is an accomplished and recognized leader in their field. Mentors and mentees will connect a minimum of six times across the course of twelve months, either virtually (phone, Skype, email) or face-to-face.
The mentors (who have reached the pinnacle of leadership in their respective fields) will share their insights, lessons and leadership expertise.
While they are not career counselors, they are able to provide valuable insights from their own life experiences and career journeys and can help you advance in your career by listening, helping you set and achieve goals, and building your professional network.
How to register?
Apply by filling in this questionnaire before October 6.
You will get notified if you are chosen by October 20.
Mentorship objectives:
Enhance leadership skills
Define career strategies
Build and expand professional networks
Improve interpersonal skills
Resolve current work-related challenges
Learn new problem-resolution skills
Develop new perspectives and expand possibilities
Mentee expectations:
Be motivated, proactive and exhibit commitment to the program, in recognition of the time mentors are volunteering.
Take the lead by initiating and organizing all mentoring exchanges,making a concerted effort to complete eight(8) mentoring sessions during the program year.
Document progress by completing our program evaluations.
Contact the Game Plan team as needed, who stand ready to provide guidance on program expectations, answer questions and address concerns.
Schedule:
September 1, 2017: Applications open
October 6, 2017: Application closes
October 6 to December 10 – Selection committee to search for best mentees/mentors combinations
December 13, 2017: Internal Announcement
January 2018 to December 2018: Public Announcement and Program Running
May 2019: Invited to attend the Game Plan Summit, Calgary, AB
Selection process:
A selection committee made of Game Plan advisors will rate your application on the following criterias:
Background: Level of interest, commitment and willingness to be involved
Vision: Alignment of current situation vs short and long term goal
Mentor Fit: Clarity of vision and thoughtfulness, need for mentor