Empower Program
Empower Program 
MentOR applications opening soon!
MentEE applications will open in JULY!

About the Program

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 those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Racialized to connect from September- May through 1-on-1 matching and/or group matching.


Participants can expect to connect with SA-Pros from institutions across the country, and choose between 1:1 mentorship, group matching, or both. 

Benefits of Participation
  • 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)

  • 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.
 
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“This program signifies our commitment as a professional organization to all Indigenous, Black and Racialized student affairs professionals: you matter, you belong here, and you are an important part of our community.”
Patty Hambler
CACUSS Board President, 2022 - 2024