Join the Imani Tri-Mentorship Program!
The Imani Black Academic Program (Imani) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 intake for the Imani Tri-Mentorship Program. The Imani Tri-Mentorship program aims to provide leadership opportunities, networking skills, and professional and personal development for Black UTSC Students. This program is designed to connect Black students (undergraduate) with other Black industry alumni, faculty, staff and community professionals in meaningful learning opportunities. At Imani, we value growth, community and academic success. The goal of the Tri-Mentorship Program is to foster a genuine personal relationship based on open and honest communication between Black students and working professionals.
Our Tri-Mentorship program runs from January to April, with Leadership Monthly events to support ongoing professional and personal development running from October to March.
Mentors will be selected and shared with prospective mentees in October 2024. Mentees and mentors will be matched throughout November and December 2024, ahead of the full program start up in January 2025. Matches will be finalized before the Winter break. All participants are welcome to attend our program orientation event in January.
BECOME A MENTOR:
Are you a Black Identifying professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in mentoring Black students? Do you want to share your industry knowledge with others? Join the Imani Black Academic Tri-Mentorship Program! We are actively looking for industry professionals to share valuable knowledge based on their experience and motivate and support Black students to reach their full potential. Here鈥檚 what to expect:
- Attend our Program Kick-Off and orientation/training session (approx. 60 minutes) - dates will be shared
- Commit to meeting with your mentee twice a month for four months (total of 8 or more sessions in January, February, March and April 2025)
- Work 1:1 with your mentee to determine shared objectives and set goals related to networking, professional development, job search, etc.
- Complete ongoing assignments to reflect on the progress of the relationship and support
- Supporting students (mentees) in their personal and professional development
- Equipping students with the knowledge and expertise to achieve academic excellence
- Support students in their transition from undergraduate studies to either post-graduate studies or the workforce
Interested? Apply to become a mentor by completing the by the deadline Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:59pm. We look forward to reviewing your application!
BECOME A MENTEE/FIND A MENTOR:
Do you identify as a Black UTSC Student? Are you looking to gain new skills, connect with Black industry professionals and professional development opportunities? Look no further- join the Imani Tri-Mentorship Program! Our goal is to connect you with Black-identifying professionals to help you strengthen the skills you already have by supporting and providing you with guidance on personal growth,
professional development, and academic excellence. We hope that our program will provide you with meaningful connections to ensure you have a fruitful experience. Here鈥檚 what to expect:
- Attend our mentee orientation/training session (60 minutes) at the beginning of the program 路 Gain CCR-approved experience
- Develop various professional and personal Skills
- Get advice on how to balance school, work, other responsibilities and set priorities
- Maintain regular communication and monthly meetings with your assigned mentor
Interested? Apply to become a mentor by completing the . Please note that this form will open in October 2024 and will include more information about the mentors you will potentially be matched with. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Please note that matching will happen on a rolling basis and not every applicant will be matched right away. We are working hard to ensure that you get paired with the right match, and we look forward to matching you. We are only accepting a minimal number of applicants this semester and will communicate with you as soon as possible.
Please reach out to imani.utsc@utoronto.ca with any questions or concerns.