Mentorship (2)

Bruce Randall, founding Executive Director of the Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC), says great mentors recognize newcomer skills and experience and are often the first to support..

“The mentoring engagement is not a lot of commitment in terms of time, but it could potentially make a huge difference for the person you’re working with, and that’s the value proposition to me...

As is the case of many immigrants, Mehdi was an accomplished professional before moving to Canada from Iran. He studied philosophy and architecture and worked as an architect for five years in his..

With more than 25 years of professional experience as an actuary, Betty-Jo has been fortunate to count on the support of mentors throughout her career. Knowing how she benefited from having a mentor,..

“I don’t think I would be where I am today if it wasn’t for Windmill. Because of Windmill, I was able to obtain the funding to give my career a boost. That's why I am happy to be a mentor and..

At Windmill, we believe a loan alone is not enough to help skilled immigrants and refugees achieve their career advancement goals, which is why we offer our clients financial literacy training,..

Do you want to make a difference in the life of other skilled immigrants and share your experience with them? If so, why not volunteer as a mentor with Windmill’s Mentorship Program? Aside from..

“When I was asked if I wanted to become a Windmill mentor, I said yes because being asked is a privilege. It’s a way for me to share my experiences with other immigrants on how I successfully..

“I chose to become a mentor because if Windmill didn’t give me the loan when I needed it most, I wouldn’t be here today. So, why wouldn’t I be a mentor to guide another immigrant? I’m giving back to..

Knowing first-hand the challenges immigrants face inspired Cynthia to become a Windmill mentor. “My parents are immigrants, and I saw their struggles. I saw the joy of coming to a new country and the..