Empower is a free mentorship program that launched in 2022 to connect current, aspiring, and former Student Affairs Professionals (SA-Pros) across Canada. This program is designed for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Racialized to connect from September- May through 1-on-1 matching, group matching, and professional development (PD).

Participants can expect to network with SA-Pros from institutions across the country, have access to free PD specifically tailored to program participants, and choose between 1:1 mentorship, group matching, or both. 

• Be part of a space where racialized experiences and stories are centered 

• Build and expand your professional networks

• Create meaningful connections with other professionals

• Support emerging professionals and/or learn from more senior professionals

• Hone your professional skills (or gain new skills) through professional development events and programming

• Share your story and professional knowledge (and learn from others)
  

Step by Step Process

1. Send in your application.
2. Your application is carefully reviewed.
3. We match you with 1-3 other program participants.
4. You and/or your match(es) opt in or out.
5. Start connecting with your matches.