HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, May 3, 2011 – FUSION Halifax is excited to launch its 2011/2012 Mentorship Program aimed at providing young professionals with the opportunity to grow their professional networks and their careers in Halifax!
Led by FUSION Halifax’s People Factor Action Team, the program is designed to engage the broader community in Halifax by matching young professionals with established leaders of the city for an eight-month partnership. Throughout their time together, each pair will meet to discuss a range of topics such as industry trends, issues, and insights to help participants push their careers to the next level.
“FUSION Halifax is committed to providing growth and development opportunities for our members,” said Jennifer Berry, FUSION Halifax Chair. “This program provides young people with the opportunity for personal and professional development that will allow them to grow their careers right here at home.”
Entering into its second year, the Program is hoping to expand on its success. Last year 65 young professionals submitted applications resulting in 25 successful matches.
The participants used face-to-face meetings, phone, and even Skype to meet with their mentors and consult on various topics. Having the opportunity to set their own agenda and ask the questions that would be most beneficial to them, participants were provided with the opportunity to establish a relationship that would prove to be invaluable to their own unique interests.
“The FUSION Halifax Mentorship Program was a fantastic experience that allowed me to explore my strengths and weaknesses with a true Halifax leader,” said Kelvin MacPherson, a 2010/2011 Mentorship Program Mentee. “By the end of the program I came away with a new professional relationship and quantifiable insights that I can draw from in my career and personal life.”
For more information or to submit an application to become a mentee, visit us online at www.fusionhalifax.ca/mentor. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, May 17th, 2011.
About FUSION Halifax
FUSION Halifax is an organization created by and for young people who are inspired to make their city a better, more sustainable place to live, work and play. Through its nearly 2,400 members, volunteer committees and dynamic networks, FUSION Halifax showcases existing opportunities - and unleashes new ones - that encourage civic and community engagement.
FUSION Halifax runs on the strength and energy of volunteers and with the generous support of organizations like Nova Scotia Come to life.
For more information or to join FUSION Halifax for free, visit www.fusionhalifax.ca.
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FUSION Halifax is launching the 2011/2012 Mentorship Program aimed at providing young
professionals with the opportunity to grow their professional networks and their career in Halifax.
Led by FUSION Halifax’s People Factor Action Team, the program is designed to engage the broader
community in Halifax by matching young professionals with established leaders of the city for an eight-
month partnership.
During the 2010/2011 program, 65young professionals submitted applications to be matched with
an established leader. After a screening process that consisted of application evaluations and interviews,
the People Factor Action Team selected the successful twenty-five participants.
Interested participants can visit www.fusionhalifax.ca/mentor to apply and for more information. The
deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 17th, 2011.
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Media Contact: Heather Lavers
Director of Communications
FUSION Halifax
902-219-1487