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Discover one of CPHR Alberta's most valuable member benefits
CPHR Alberta’s Mentorship Program has benefited hundreds of our members. A mentorship allows members to learn about the challenges our HR community faces and the unique solutions individuals are finding. These relationships support professional development and career growth and, as a result, raise the standard for human resources.
"...The transparency of the partnership and becoming a dedicated “student” can be incredibly rewarding. The emotional vulnerability you experience strengthens bonds and connections and forces you to prioritize the relationship to keep the momentum at its peak. The result? Sharing best practices is eventually seamless and mutually rewarding!”
—Reena Sharma, Mentorship Program Participant
Mentorship Program Overview
All members of CPHR Alberta are welcome to participate by applying to the Mentorship Program. Participants can meet virtually or in person, depending on what you and your match prefer. Professional mentoring relationships last for six months, with an option to extend to 12 months. Read a detailed overview of the Mentorship Program in the Mentorship Handbook.
If you’re currently in a professional mentoring relationship, you can formalize it by completing a Mentoring Agreement. Once your mentorship is formalized, both individuals will qualify for CPD hours.
We offer four mentorship streams:
The Leadership Mentorship Stream
- Matches experienced CPHR members with up-and-coming HR leaders. It allows seasoned members to mentor protégés who want to increase their strategic HR knowledge and leadership skills.
The Career Development Stream
- Matches members with HR experience to rising stars in HR. This stream allows mentors at different stages in their careers to provide guidance and advice to those new to the profession.
Peer to Peer Stream (NEW)
- Matches two HR professionals of relatively equal experience who would be considered to be peers. This stream provides an opportunity for two people to trade off the mentor and protégé roles, and provide guidance, advice, and knowledge-sharing to each other.
Student Group Mentoring (NEW)
- If you are a student applying for the program, you now have the opportunity to do group mentoring with your peers. Each student member is assigned to a mentor with up to four proteges in a group, depending on the interest. If you have questions about this new initiative, If you have questions about this new initiative please contact lbergeron@cprhab.ca
Read more about the mentorship streams and applicant requirements in the Mentorship Handbook before you apply.
The CPHR Alberta Mentorship Program has two intakes each year:
- January to June
- July to December
2024 Mentorship Program Timeline
January to June 2024 Intake
- November 10, 2023 - Registration open
- January 8, 2024 - Application deadline
- January 9-15, 2024 - Participant matches made
- January 18, 2024 - Welcome and e-introduction to matches
July to December 2024 Intake
- April 30, 2024 – Registration open
- June 17, 2024 – Application deadline
- June 18-24, 2024 - Participant matches made
- June 27, 2024 - Welcome and e-introduction to matches
How to Apply to the Mentorship Program
Before applying to the Mentorship Program, please review the Mentorship Handbook. Then, when you're ready to apply, log into your CPHR Alberta portal. Please allow approximately 10 minutes to complete the online application.
- In your member portal MENU, click on Mentor or Protégé Application
- Choose to apply for Mentor or Protégé, click Create New Application
- Read the instructions for Mentor or Protégé, click Next
- Complete the online Information Form for Mentor or Protégé, click Next
- Status Summary, click Submit Application
Resources
- Download the Mentorship Handbook for a complete overview of the program
- Already in a Mentoring relationship? Download the Mentoring Agreement Extension and email it back to Lynda
- Mentoring Agreement - to be completed after you are matched
- Mentoring Learning Plan Worksheet - to measure your goals and success
- Blog Post: 7 Things to do in a Mentoring Relationship
- Blog Post: My Mentorship Story (Protégé)
- Blog Post: My Mentorship Story (Mentor)
Contact
Lead, Member Engagement