MENTORSHIP
Mentorship is a great way to introduce new talent to the broker channel. You can make a tremendous difference for students who are exploring the idea of working for a brokerage or need guidance on how to begin their career.

STEPS TO BECOMING A MENTOR:
1. Sign up by completing this online application form.
2. You will be notified when a match occurs
3. Upon receiving a match, review your broker mentor toolkit.
4. Introductions to your mentee will take place via email by an IBAO staff member.
5. Structure your mentor/mentee meet-ups on your own terms. IBAO does not enforce a specific meet-up structure.
6. To close out the mentoring term, the broker mentor will receive a short online evaluation.

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Who can be a Mentor?
- Owner/Sr. Managers
- Experienced brokers
- brokers with under 5 years of experience
- Must be an IBAO member broker
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What is the time commitment required?
Each college has set a different mentoring program “term”. Depending on which college the student you are matched with comes from, the Mentorship Program will run for a single term within the months of October to April.
- The number of times you meet with your mentee will be determined between you and your student match. Setting the meet up structure is 100% dictated by you and your mentee. IBAO does not monitor or enforce a specific meet-up structure.
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Which Ontario Colleges are currently participating in this program?
- Centennial College (GTA Based) – mentor program runs November 2021 – March 2022
- Conestoga College (Kitchener/Waterloo Based) – mentor program runs January – March 2022
- Fanshawe College (London Based) – mentor program runs October – December 2021
- Humber College (GTA Based) – mentor program runs November 2021 – March 2022
- Lambton College (Sarnia/Mississauga Based) – mentor program runs October – December 2021
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How does the matching process work?
IBAO will review all applications and make the matches based on the information provided. Matches will be based on availability, career goals/interests of the student, geography and the professional experience of the mentor. All applicants will receive notification of their match by email.
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More Questions?
If you have further inquires, please reach out to Gabriela Bejarano at gbejarano@ibao.on.ca