BCIT’s Human Resources Association is resurrecting its Mentoring Program. Originally created in 2008 by the HRA‘s Executive at the time, the Mentoring Program was set aside subsequent years because students were overwhelmed with the workload involved.
I think it’s an incredibly lost opportunity for student and alumni mentoring to not take place, and so I’m volunteering as the HRA Mentoring Program manager. I completely understand how past 2nd year students felt too overloaded with schoolwork to maintain the program, which is why I suggested an alumnus lead its organization.
Three groups of mentoring pairs are being formed:
There is so much to gain from finding a professional mentor – you get access to a professional who is working in your field, and you are able to network with their colleagues. Mentoring is a unique relationship that acts like a springboard of your making; the more you explore the options available, the more opportunities you’ll uncover.
Likewise, being a professional mentor for a BCIT human resources alumnus enables you to connect with the industry’s future leaders. BCIT is highly regarded as the most recognizable and challenging human resources education program. Even as universities and colleges attempt to match the curriculum offered to BCIT’s HR students, nothing can compare to its practical, well-rounded and challenging program.
By mentoring a BCIT human resources alumnus, you gain access to a rich community of professionals who share the same strengths as you. If you attended full-time day school at BCIT, I’m sure you have fond memories of spending time with your set … even if they were the most challenging times of your life! Now that you’re succeeding in the human resources field, this is the time to give back to the community that built your professional roots. I’m sure that many people gave you the support you needed throughout your formative years; this is the time for you to help out budding professional with the same educational background as you.
The only requirement to participating in the BCIT HRA’s Mentoring Program is that you must either be a current BCIT human resources student or have graduated from a BCIT human resources program. Full-time, part-time and post-diploma students and grads are all welcome!
If you are interested in finding a mentor, or being a mentor yourself, you can find more information at on the HRA Mentoring Program site.
If you’re ready to be paired with a mentor or mentee, contact me at mentoring.bcithra@gmail.com.
Posted by Geraldine Sangalang 
