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MentorAbility Resources
MentorAbility Canada is committed to providing network members with access to current resources designed to:
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Promote the initiative.
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Track key information (e.g., mentoring stats on a national level).
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Share the impact of mentoring through experience stories.
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Promote the inclusion of persons who experience disability in the Canadian workforce.
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Share emerging and promising practices around mentoring.
Your MentorAbility Hub
To find and contact the Hub Coordinator in your province or territory, go to MA Network page by clicking on the button below.
Partner Information Resource
Download the resource below to share with your team and contacts who may be interested in becoming MentorAbility partners. It provides information on how to become a MentorAbility Partner and join a national network of employment organizations working toward employment inclusion!
MentorAbility Canada Hub Highlight Series
MentorAbility Hub Activity Fund
Eligible Activities
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Strengthen and increase commitment of the Hub’s existing employer or service provider partner network.
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Increase 1:1 MentorAbility mentoring matches in the Hub’s province or territory.
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Strengthen the disability awareness and/or commitment of employers to inclusion and to be further engaged in MentorAbility. Share the impact of mentoring through experience stories.
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Increase the sustainability of the MentorAbility initiative in the Hub (or nationally).
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Allow the Hub to reach new communities, including rural communities, minority language (EN/FR) communities, and equity deserving groups.
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Better understand the current labour workforce challenges for persons experiencing disability, including remote work, hybrid work, and in-person work models.
Who Can Apply?
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A Community Partner organization can request funding for an activity they will undertake alone.
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A Community Partner organization and a MentorAbility Hub can collaborate on an activity together.
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All activities must follow the 9 Guiding Principles of Supported Employment.
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If a Community Partner organization is applying for funding, they must meet all
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Have completed the MentorAbility Partner Sign-up Form.
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Be a not-for-profit organization.
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Demonstrate a commitment to the MentorAbility project and its
outcomes. For example, the organization might have: -
Facilitated at least one MentorAbility mentorship match.
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Hosted MentorAbility events.
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Promoted MentorAbility through their network and social network.
Mentee Information Resource
Download and review the "Mentee Information" resource below for more information. You can also share this resource with potential mentees.
Mentor Information Resource
Download the Employer Information resource below to learn more and to support your relationship-building. You can also share this resource with employers and mentors who want to learn more about the initiative.
National Mentor Matching
We are proud to work with National Employer Partners who offer online and in-person mentorships across their office locations in Canada. Our National Employer Partners are:
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EY
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IBM
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Sun Life
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Canada Post
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Accessible Media Inc.
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Coca Cola Bottling
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Communication Securities Establishment
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Stingray
Training Course: Preparing to be a Mentorship Facilitator
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Downloadable checklists exploring the mentorship facilitation process and best practices.
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Strategies to connect with mentors and employers.
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A video on preparing a 45-second pitch.
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Resources to engage mentors and employers.
Other Training Opportunities
Click on the button below to go the Training page to explore our current complimentary courses.
Sign-Up Forms
Note: The three sign-up forms are bilingual. You can switch between English and French by clicking the language toggle on the top of the form.
Partner Form
DEAM Resources
DEAM Forms
Explore Mentorship Success Stories Across Canada
Experience stories draw our attention to what's possible, and through that process, they inspire us to take similar actions towards success. They increase our knowledge of how people can connect with each other to foster mutual growth and allows us to learn from their journeys.
To that end, each MentorAbility Experience explores the meaningful connections between a mentor and a
mentee through a mentorship experience. This experience is supported by a local employment service provider who is part of the MA network. They show the initiative's impact and reach across Canada.
Scroll down to read this month's featured story! You can also click the button below to explore other stories shared by various MentorAbility participants and understand the unique value a mentoring experience offers each participant.
Featured Monthly Experience Story: Devin
Reconnecting with Cooking
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Zachery, MentorAbility Mentee
Devin's Experience Story
While participating in March of Dimes Canada (MODC) programming, Devin learned about MentorAbility and decided to participate. Given Devin’s past cooking experience and interests, he was matched with a mentor in the hospitality industry. This mentor has collaborated many times with MODC, has ties with many employers, and is known for supporting individuals facing employment barriers. They operate in a multi-faceted kitchen and manage events like weddings that require overseeing various tasks at the same time. During the mentorship, Devin explored the culinary offerings at the hotel, and many were novel experiences. Devin was able to ask the chef about working hours, kitchen tools, and certifications. He was exposed to the intricate workings of a large production kitchen with its varied tasks. The mentor also emphasized the broader aspects of their industry so that Devin can infuse fresh perspectives into work and industry conversations with others. For Devin, MentorAbility served as a reconnection with his past cooking experience. It confirmed his ability to perform those tasks and how much he misses the satisfaction derived from them. This experience inspired Devin to consider returning to work in a kitchen and helped him to see the potential assets he could bring to the role. The MentorAbility mentorship played a crucial role in supporting Devin to learn more about the current hospitality industry and to establish a network. He is continuing in the career exploration phase and is working on pre-employment and job development with a specific focus on a culinary and food services career. We’ll be first in line to taste your culinary offerings, Devin!
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Employers and Service Providers Shed Light on Workplace Inclusion
In past episodes, employment service providers and the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) explain what supported employment is and the supports available for workers experiencing disability and employers.Employers will better understand how to attract and retain skilled talent and how to access expertise for extra support.Employment service providers will find nuggets of information to enhance how they work with employers and clients who experience disability.