Modernizing Mentorship for Newcomers: Insights from Canada's shared digital mentorship pilot program

Kimiya Missaghi, Continuous Discovery Lead
August 20, 2024

We’re excited to share some key insights from our digital mentorship platform, and how we’re making an impact and bridging tech and non-profit sectors! Check out these highlights:

Key Conditions for Effective Collaboration:

- Effective Communication: Regular updates help Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) track progress, support clients, and meet funding requirements - keeping everyone on the same page.

- Building Trust and Credibility: Displaying partnership logos and fostering regular meetings among SPOs to align goals and strategies.

- Comprehensive Onboarding: By providing ghost accounts and recorded comprehensive demos, we’re boosting SPO staff confidence in using the platform.

- Customized Solutions: Iterative improvements and regional adjustments to cater to user needs, such as offering female-only mentor-mentee pairings.Complementary Role: Positioning technology as a supportive tool alongside existing services.

Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration: By broadening the mentor pool across Canada and using LinkedIn history checks alongside user flagging, we enhance recruitment and maintain consistent safety protocols for all mentees and mentors.

Our heartfelt gratitude extends to our generous funder, the Mariam Assefa Fund through World Education Services, and to our incredible partners, Immigrant Networks - Social Networking Platform, Vancouver Airport Authority, Archway Community Services, Edmonton Newcomer Centre , Immigrant Services Calgary, Mission Community Services Society, North York Community House, Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services, Social Enterprise for Canada, South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services (SOICS), S.U.C.C.E.S.S., The Family Education and Support Center, Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), YMCA BC, and YWCA Metro Vancouver for their invaluable contributions to this project!

Dive into the full report now: Snapp 2024 Final Report

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Kimiya Missaghi, Continuous Discovery Lead
August 20, 2024