Mentoring in the Aerospace Industry

January is National Mentoring Month.  To celebrate the importance of mentorship WIA-Canada is collaborating with Ryerson University to bring together students pursuing careers in aerospace with women already in the field.  This is a time for Mentors and Mentees to come together and share resources. While it’s a women 217;s organization, men are always welcome.

Mentoring can be challenging for a number of reasons – time commitment, compatibility between mentee and mentor, poorly defined expectations, lack of or too much structure, suitable location, etc.  Speed mentoring (similar to speed dating) allows for maximized exposure to several individuals in an informal but guided session that is conducive to asking questions, soliciting advice and exploring opportunities – no strings attached!

The success of this program will depend heavily on mentor volunteers.  If you are interested in coming, to meet future generations of women in aerospace, to share your personal experiences and to help guide a student please register today.