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OAA Launches the Third Phase of
Group Mentoring, Online Mentoring and Employer Outreach Pilot Program
For Internationally-Trained Professionals
The first pilot program of its type for architects in Canada
Thursday, May 24, 2007, Toronto, ON -An enthusiastic group of new protégés met at The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) to begin the third phase of the Group Mentoring, Online Mentoring and Employer Outreach Pilot Program for Internationally-Trained Professionals (ITPs) in the architectural profession. The initiative is in partnership with JVS Toronto and funded by the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
OAA President, David Craddock welcomed the more than 30 guests. He spoke about the successes of the first and second-phase participants and thanked the former mentors for contributing their time, knowledge and experience to the program. Former protégé Joe Guan addressed the group, speaking about his personal experience, what he had learned from the program and positive outcomes realized.
David Craddock introduced Daniel Lisi, Program & Policy Consultant, Labour Market Integration Unit, Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration and thanked the Government for their support. JVS Toronto, Vice President, Program Development, Anat Wertheim spoke to the group about JVS Toronto’s role in the program and of its long history of providing employment services to newcomers and other community groups.
The Group Mentoring, Online Mentoring and Employer Outreach Pilot Program for Internationally-Trained Professionals in the architectural profession is intended to develop and pilot a multi-pronged initiative - utilizing group mentoring, online mentoring and employer outreach to address challenges faced by Internationally-Trained Professionals in integrating into the architectural profession.
The Eighteen Internationally-trained professionals from the Greater Toronto area, who will be participating in Phase 3 of the pilot program, were introduced to the group. Having arrived in Canada from many different countries, this diverse group of professionals will now be partnered with one of three architects who will be a mentor and assist them in integrating into the architectural profession.
The group made their way to the Lounge to enjoy a short social time before breaking into their mentoring groups. The ITP protégés’ enthusiasm was evident; they gathered their colleagues to begin the meetings with their mentors.
This third phase begins immediately and will run until October, 2007.
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