Mentorship Program
2026 Mentorship Program
The 2026 Mentorship Application Drive is now open!
The new mentorship cohort is just around the corner, and we’re excited for what’s in store. In addition to their regular 1-1 mentoring meetings, the program participants will also be taking part in group sessions on the following topics:
- WTS Mentorship Meet and Greet, in-person, Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Getting the Most Out of the Program, virtual, Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Branding and Pitches, in-person, Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Leveraging Your Network, in-person, Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Facilitation and Presentation Skills, virtual, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Sharing Big Ideas – Part 1, in-person, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Sharing Big Ideas – Part 2, virtual, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- What Next?, virtual, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- End of Program Social, in-person, Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Here’s to an engaging, rewarding, and fun year ahead!
HOW THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WORKS
The Toronto Area Chapter enlists the support of senior-level individuals who are willing to share their professional experiences with others. The Toronto Area Chapter also seeks mid-level professionals interested in advancing their careers and increasing their professional visibility.
Through an application process, the mentors and mentees are matched based on a combination of their mutual professional interests. With assistance from the WTS Toronto Area Chapter, mentor-mentee teams develop a series of goals and objectives to achieve during the course of the 12-month Mentorship Program.
Mentor-mentee teams meet on a monthly basis to work towards these goals and objectives. Teams will attend “group sessions” where the mentor-mentee teams can interact with other teams, participate in group learning & development, meet the WTS Board of Directors, share experiences and provide feedback in an informal setting. Mentor-mentee teams provide formal feedback on their progress via evaluation forms at the mid-way point and prior to mentee-graduation and program close.
Benefits for Mentees
- Enhance your personal development and career advancement in the Transportation industry
- Receive support and encouragement to actively pursue career goals and identify opportunities
- Receive career guidance from a professional in an informal and confidential setting
- Expand your professional network
- Increase your professional visibility
Benefits for Mentors
- Build future transportation industry leaders and advance the WTS mandate
- Develop professional relationships and share your accomplishments with others
- Pass on experience and help young professionals advance their careers
- Enhance your creativity and professional synergy
- Rejuvenate yourself and your career
Submit your application to the 2026 Mentorship Program by Monday, December 1, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Mentorship Program Committee Co-Chairs, Tammy Smith and Pavani Perera at: [email protected]. Meet our Mentorship Program Committee here!