Pillar

Mentoring

Support the professional development of women interested in an IT career.

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The objective of the mentoring pillar is to support women in their IT career path.


Mentoring is:

  • A means to develop and learn.
  • A voluntary, confidential, and temporary relationship between two people.
Understand the differences between Coaching and Mentoring

Criteria for being a mentee

Women interested in an IT career or already in an IT position, motivated to invest in their professional development. (Prerequisite: must work at BNC or BDC)
I want to be mentored

Mentoring criteria

Coaches are persons with IT experience wishing to contribute to the growth of a person, by sharing their knowledge, expertise and ideas. (Prerequisite: working at BNC or BDC)
I'd like to become a mentor

Testimonials from mentees

Narra Pangan

DevOps Catalyst, NBC
“Among the diverse pool of mentors within the FORTES mentorship program, I found a compassionate and inspiring mentor. Jean-Francois embodies great leadership! We made the most of our hourly sessions by discussing and setting attainable short- and long-term goals. His feedback is empowering, and our collaboration has been impactful. I am already getting more comfortable with taking up space in the (tech) world. Thank you JF and FORTES!”
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Ghislaine Menaceur

Manager, Infrastructure Technology Solutions
"My mentoring experience has been a very enriching one. I was looking for a mentor who would be able to understand my reality and help me in a concrete way. I also wanted someone who came from another organization, so I could have a different perspective. I was lucky to find Isabelle from the long list of available mentors and she met all my expectations. She was able to use her work experience to answer my questions and advise me on problems encountered in my (still new) role as manager. She was able to guide me in my ways of thinking and approaching problems, offering me examples of events she had encountered that were like mine. Thanks to this program, I was able to develop new skills and approach several situations in a calm and thoughtful manner."
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Mentor involvement

Isabelle Lebeau

Senior Director – Transformation, Agile and Delivery Practices, BDC
“Curious by nature, I like to listen to those around me to find innovative solutions. My passion for the dynamics of high-performance teams encourages me to find the best in each person so that fulfillment and efficiency are at the heart of everyone's daily lives”.
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Christian Dionne

Solution architect, BDC
"I am passionate about technology and social relations. I like to discover, learn, and broaden my horizons, whether on the technological or human side." - Christian Dionne
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If you have any questions, please contact fortes.fortes@bdc.ca

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Next cohort: September 2024