Career Centre

Career Development Mentorship

The image features a bold graphic with a blue background. At the top, there's a crane hook symbolizing construction or development. Centered in the image is a three-dimensional, stylized representation of the letters "CPA" in green, with each letter partially overlapped by the next. Below the CPA design, the word "Mentorship" is written in large white letters. Beneath this, a phrase "BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CPAS" in capital white letters against a blue banner reinforces the message of connection. The overall design suggests a theme of construction and growth, likely relating to building professional relationships in the context of CPA mentorship.

Building Bridges Between CPAs

Our Career Development Mentorship program seeks to build meaningful connections between CPAs to foster growth, learning, and professional advancement. Through mentorship opportunities, our program facilitates the creation of meaningful relationships within the CPA community. The aim is to bridge the gap between experienced CPAs and those seeking guidance, knowledge, and support in their professional journey. The program creates communication, collaboration, and learning pathways, leading to mutual growth and development. Mentors and mentees are matched based on their preferences, which include culture, heritage, geography, gender, parental status, and more.

Please note: If you are a CPA Candidate seeking a mentor for your practical experience requirements, please visit: Practical Experience.

Mentorship Program Brochure

It was great to learn from someone with CPA knowledge and experience. You can find mentors online, but CPA mentors speak the same language as CPA mentees and provide guidance based on their experiences.

Sayoko Tambungco CPA (Mentee)

Program Highlights

An opportunity to be matched based on your preferences regarding career, background, and personal priorities
Training provided on mentorship relationships and diversity
The opportunity to develop leadership and relationship-building skills
Ongoing support from the mentorship coordinators
A minimum time investment of three (3) hours per month

Become a Mentor or Mentee

Registration for mentees and mentors in CPA Alberta's Career Development Mentorship Program opens in May.

Mentee Application Form Mentor Application Form

In today's world of changing opportunities, mentorship allows the mentee to express their aspirations to a neutral party to a non-judgmental mentor. The discussions that follow are beneficial to both parties. I recommend this experience to mentors and mentees.

Ronald Ilko CPA, CMA (Mentor)

Program Benefits

Mentee Benefits

Career advice related to new positions, career changes, and career progression
Explore different ways to bring your authentic self to the workplace
Formulate realistic career goals
Increase your knowledge of sectors and industries
Improve skills such as: relationship-building, conflict resolution, and engaging with leadership

Mentor Benefits

Develop leadership skills
Impact and inspire mentees
Provide career advice and guidance
Share relevant knowledge
Improve relationship-building skills
Learn and hear about new perspectives from your mentee
Training may qualify for CPD

Questions?

Email: mentorship@cpaalberta.ca

Call 780.424.7391 or Toll free: 1.800.232.9406

Further program details are sent to applicants after registration.

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