Mentor Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for the Leaders of Tomorrow program. With the support of dedicated mentors like you, this program connects final-year post-secondary students with industry professionals to help develop the leadership and management skills of Vancouver’s future business leaders.

Applications will be reviewed over the summer. Only those selected to move to the next step will be contacted in September.

Please note:

    • You must be a current Member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade to be eligible.
    • Unfortunately, we are not able to accept all applicants, as the number of mentors often exceeds available spaces.
    • Preference is given to applicants whose experience closely aligns with the needs of our selected students.

The application will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

Learn more about the program at boardoftrade.com/lot.

1. Are you a cardholding member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade?*

Please note that all Mentors in the Leaders of Tomorrow Program must be cardholding Members of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Therefore, should you be selected to become a Mentor in the upcoming cohort, you must sign up for a Membership before the start of the program in September.


For information about how to become a Member, please email membership@boardoftrade.com.

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No

2. Would you be able to dedicate at least 15-20 hours to your mentee for the duration of the program (September to August)?*

The bulk of this time would be spent meeting with each other as most pairings connect at least 5-7 times during the course of the year. These meetings may be in person, over the phone, or even attending an event together.

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3. Will you be living in the Greater Vancouver Region for the duration of the program (September to August)?*

Please note that Mentors should live in the Greater Vancouver region during the program to allow for in-person connections when possible.

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No

4. Have you been an LOT mentor before?*

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No
How many years?
How did you hear about the Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program?

5. Contact Information

First Name *
Last Name *
Gender Pronouns *
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Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD) *
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Email *
Phone *
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    Mailing Address *
    City *
    Province/Territory *
    Postal Code *
    Please provide your LinkedIn profile if available.

    6. Do you self-identify as belonging to one of the following minority communities in Canada?

    Check all communities that apply:
    Racial/ethnic minority
    Sexual or gender minority
    Person with a disability (physical, cognitive, or other)
    Other
    I do not self-identify as belonging to a minority community
    Prefer not to say
    How do you identify your minority community?

    7. What is your highest level of education?*

    8.Which of the topics/industries below do you have experience in and could support a mentee in?

    Select as many as you see fit.
    Accounting
    Business Management
    Business Technology
    Computer Science
    EDI (Equity Diversity and Inclusion)
    Energy Management
    Engineering
    Entrepreneurship
    ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
    Finance
    Hospitality and Tourism
    Human Resources
    International Business
    Law
    Marketing
    Non-Profit
    Operations Management
    Policy & Advocacy
    Real Estate
    Sales
    Supply Chain Management
    Sustainability
    Other
    Other topics/industries

    9. Please list any additional professional designations or certifications you hold (e.g., PMP, CPA, CPHR).

    10. As we try to pair students with mentors that share similar experiences and fields of work, please list some of your key professional work experience. *

    Include  job title, the organization, and the dates of employment. 

    11. As we try to pair students with mentors that share similar interests, please outline some of your interests and hobbies below.*

    12. Please briefly describe the type of mentee you’re most comfortable with. *

    13. How comfortable are you with sharing your experiences, successes, and career challenges with a young professional?*

    14. How comfortable are you with supporting a young professional through their job search? (e.g.: discuss career paths, review resumes, do mock interview, etc?)*

    15. How comfortable are you with facilitating connections for a young professional?*

    16. Why do you want to participate in the Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program?*

    17. Please review the following commitments of the Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program, which will be asked of you if you are accepted.*

    I am/will be a cardholding Member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for the duration of the program.


    I will help my assigned Mentee develop goals for the year and will meet regularly with them (at least 5 times) between September and August


    I will share my experiences, successes, career challenges, and/or network whenever they seem necessary for the personal and professional development of my assigned Mentee.

    I have read and accept the commitments listed above.

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    Thank you for your application.

     

    Please Note: Only those selected to move to the next step will be contacted in September.

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