Mentors Needed for UBC Engineering Tri-Mentoring Program
The UBC Engineering Tri-mentoring Program is seeking APEGBC members to act as mentors for engineering students. Program mentors help students see engineering in the bigger picture and develop the skills they will need for a successful career.
The Tri-mentoring Program brings together a professional working in industry or academia as the senior mentor, a senior undergraduate or graduate student, and a first- or second-year student in a tri-mentoring format. It provides participants with a structured relationship from which to learn, access to UBC support for mentoring/career coaching, two events to connect with all program participants, and ongoing alumni resources. Students and professionals alike will find a support network of colleagues in their chosen field, resulting in a more committed and knowledgeable profession.
There will be 40 mentor placements, aiming for a 1:1 ratio of men-to-women. As participants in the program, members’ activities are recognized by APEGBC as a contribution towards professional development. The time commitment for mentors is roughly 15 hours from October through March, which includes the two events.
The program is currently accepting applications from industry and academic mentors. The deadline for submission is September 28th, 2006. Application forms, calendar of events, and participant specific information are available on the UBC Engineering Tri-mentoring Program website at www.cpsd.apsc.ubc.ca/mentoring.
For more information or to submit an application form, contact Amy Vozel, Program Coordinator, at amy.vozel@ubc.ca, or by phone at 604-822-6720.