This program is designed to help current and former Windmill Microlending clients with the necessary tools to gain employment in their chosen field of work. The purpose of the Mentorship Program is to assist the mentee in navigating the Canadian labor market as well as providing them with the necessary tools to help them find gainful employment. The goal of this program is to provide participating Windmill clients with help, advice, and knowledge from someone who has successfully completed the process and who is now working full time in their desired field.

Potential employer connections not listed

Program Notes: This organization is funded by the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and Government of Alberta

Skills Focus: Soft skills: Networking skills, job search skills, Canadian workplace culture

Learn more: https://windmill.enpointmentorship.com/

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Windmill Microlending is a registered charity serving newcomers in Canada. They offer low-interest microloans to pay for Canadian licensing or training to help skilled immigrants and refugees continue their careers in Canada. Funded by the public and private sector, Windmill is Canada’s largest microlending program for immigrants and refugees. The purpose of the Mentorship Program is to assist the mentee in navigating the Canadian labor market as well as providing them with the necessary tools to help them find gainful employment. The goal of this program is to provide participating Windmill clients with help, advice, and knowledge from someone who has successfully completed the process and who is now working full time in their desired field.

https://windmillmicrolending.org/

Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Edmonton/Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada