Mentorship Program

Mentorship Program

Our Mentorship programs support newcomer youth in grades 7-12 as they settle into Canadian schools and communities. Students are matched with a Peer Mentor – youth who were once newcomers themselves.

Through resources, information, and personalized guidance, the program helps ease the transition for students. Our peer mentors support students during programming and community activities. 

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Our Mentorship Programs

• WIN (grades 7-10) & NOW (grades 10-12) 

Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN) and Newcomer Orientation and Welcome (NOW) programs prepare youth for the Canadian School system. Offered twice per year at select schools and Calgary Public Library locations. 

• Cross-age Mentorship Program: 

High School students mentor newcomer youth in grades 7-9. High school students support younger students’ academic needs. Offered at select junior high schools during the school year. 

• Transitioning into Post-Secondary (TIPS)  

Post-secondary students act as mentors and share information and support with newcomer high school students. TIPS helps students successfully transition into post-secondary studies. Offered twice per year at select post-secondary campuses and Calgary Public Library locations. 

To learn more about our programs or to apply, please contact us at mentorship@cbfy.ca or call 403-230-7745