UA-WiSE & WISER Mentorship Program 2024/2025
Schedule
Thu Oct 24 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB
About this Event
The UA-WISE & WISER Mentorship Program 2024/2025 is now open to Professionals/Graduate Students and Undergraduates Students. The deadline to apply is October 2nd at 6:00 pm.
The bios of this year's experienced mentors can be found here.
To register for the program, please purchase a ticket on eventbrite AND fill out this google form. The information in this form will help us select the best mentor for you.
Mentorship Program highlights:
- Unique trio format (undergraduate + early-career professional/graduate student + experienced mentor)
- Three formal events (about two hours each) with two optional online workshops
- Trios meet independently outside of events
- Receive certificate when completing 12 hours
- Note: Individuals living outside of Edmonton are welcome to apply; however, they will need to make up for hours missed from the in person events by increasing their independent trio meeting hours
Events:
- October 24, 2024, 18:00-20:00 MST - Introduction event (Online)
- January 23, 2025, 18:00-20:00 MST - Professional development event, topic TBA (In Person)
- March 27, 2025, 18:00- 20:00 MST - Professional development closing event, topic TBA (In Person)
Optional Online Workshops:
- November 21, 2024, 19:00-20:00 MST - Resume Writing
- February 27, 2025, 19:00- 20:00 MST - Interview Skills
Independent trio meetings: complete at least 6 hours by April 4, 2025
Application Fees:
- Mentors (Experienced Professionals who have ≥ 5 years of experience in their field) are exempt from this fee.
- Mentees (i.e. Early-Career Professionals, Graduate Students (Master's and PhDs), Post-docs, Professional Students and Undergraduate Students) pay a $25.00 deposit.
Refund process:
- Applicants who are not accepted into the program will be refunded their deposit within three weeks of notification of their status in the program.
Note: All applicants, except experienced mentors, need to pay a $25 deposit at the time of application. For applicants with financial challenges, please contact [email protected] and we are more than happy to look into waiving the deposit.
For more information on the mentorship program structure, please visit: https://wiseredmonton.ca. If you have additional questions or concerns, please direct your questions to [email protected].
Where is it happening?
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 25.00