Being a Mentor

EMC is a unique Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping manufacturers grow and become more competitive. Our education, training and development programs build excellence at all levels and every stage of a career.

EMC est un organisme canadien sans but lucratif unique en son genre, qui se consacre à aider les fabricants à croître et à devenir plus concurrentiels. Nos programmes d’éducation, de formation et de perfectionnement favorisent l’excellence à tous les niveaux et à chaque étape d’une carrière.

The learner has completed this eLearning module designed to build understanding of mentorship, what it means to be a mentor, and the positive impacts mentorship has on workplace culture and the overall success of women in skilled trades.

Topics

Mentorship and the role of the mentor and mentee

• Mentoring women in manufacturing, and specifically skilled trades apprentices
• How mentorship empowers women in skilled trades, teams and organizations
• Benefits of mentorship on women’s sense of belonging, workplace engagement and careers in skilled trades

Learning Outcomes

1. Discover how mentorship in the workplace improves individual and team success.
2. Understand the impact of mentorship on apprenticeship completion and career advancement
3. Learn how to develop positive relationships with women apprentices / mentees and how they contribute to productivity and morale.
4. Learn about the experiences of women in manufacturing and how they affect their well-being.
5. Identify strategies to initiate and integrate mentorship practices for women in the workplace

Knowledge Activities and Application

This module includes several interactive learning activities that requires the learner to apply concepts and understanding to realistic workplace scenarios. Learners receive immediate feedback and takeaway resources.

Estimated effort: 30 minutes

EMC updates learning content on a regular basis. Version: 2024-1