Mentee (2025)

Incorporated as a Canadian not-for-profit corporation, Hispanotech.ca has been in operation since 2009. Our mission is to help immigrant Latin American STEM professionals achieve success in their careers, so as to maximize their contribution to Canada’s economy, society and culture.

Hispanotech's mainstay offerings include professional networking & educational events, ad-hoc coaching, structured mentorship, and volunteering. These activities implement the virtuous circle described in our motto: Connect - Succeed - Give Back

As a 100% volunteer-led and run organization that does not receive nor seek any government funding, it is important for us to recognize the contributions of our Volunteers, Mentors, Directors, and Supporters. Issuing verifiable digital badges such as this one is an important way for Hispanotech to recognize and highlight such contributions.

Launched in 2015, the objective of Hispanotech's Mentorship Program is to help internationally trained professionals make the transition to work in Canada, and improve their skills and confidence while developing professional connections.

The program matches immigrant professionals (Mentees) with seasoned professionals (Mentors) already established in Canada who share similar professional backgrounds and career interests.

Over a three-month period, each Mentor-Mentee pair works together defining a realistic set of goals and executing an action plan to achieve these goals.

Mentees must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive this badge:

• Attend at least 80% of the planned events and sessions (asynchronous participation is allowed).
• Complete a minimum of 8 hours of work and direct interaction with their Mentors.
• Get the endorsement of their Mentor.
• Provide program feedback.

This badge represents the mentee's dedication and commitment to improve their professional standing in Canada's job market.