Canadian Arab Institute :: Mentee Application

I only want to be matched to a mentor in my direct geographical location (Maximum an hour away from where I reside)

I prefer to be matched to a mentor in my geographical location but do not mind having a mentor a few hours away from where I reside

I prefer to be matched to a mentor in my geographical location but do not mind having a mentor in a different province from where I reside

I do not mind if I am matched to a mentor living a few hours away from where I reside

I do not mind if I am matched to a mentor living in a different province

First Name *
Last Name *
Age group *	Less than 18 18-24 25-30 31-35 36-40 41+
Gender *	Female Male Other
Address *
City *
Province *
Postal Code *
Contact Number *
Email *
Were you born in Canada? *	Yes No
I am fluent in: *	Arabic English French Other
Do believe that you are at a disadvantage in the workforce due to your ethnicity, age, newcomer skilled professional, recent graduate, or refugee? *	Yes No
Check the description(s) that identify you best (Limited to 3 options). *	I am a university/ college student in my 3rd year of undergrad or higher. I am a recent university/ college graduate. I am underemployed. (Not having enough paid work or not doing work that makes full use of my skills and abilities. Example: I have a bachelor’s degree but work at a coffee shop) I have recently immigrated to Canada. I am a refugee.
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received. *	Some high school, no diploma High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent Some college credit, no degree Trade/technical/vocational training Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
Name of School/ College/ University *
Majors/Minors (if applicable)
Start date (yyyy) - if applicable
Graduation Year (or expected graduation) - (yyyy)
Do you have prior experience in a mentorship program? *	Yes No
If yes, was your experience an internal mentorship program (organized by your place of work) or was your experience an external mentorship program (outside your place of work)?	Internal External
If external, please expand on the program in the provided place below
Please check what is most important for you to gain from the Irshad program (Limited to 3 options). *	Receive assistance on professional advancement/ career development Develop a Network Understand the Canadian workforce culture Receive advise on educational advancement/ returning to school Receive professional consultation for executing new business ideas Receive assistance in changing careers Learn effective entrepreneurship skills
Professional Field of Interest/Study (i.e. Health, Human Resources, Education, Finance etc.) *
Please check what is most important to you regarding the geographical location of your mentor (Limited to 3 options): *	I only want to be matched to a mentor in my direct geographical location (Maximum an hour away from where I reside) I prefer to be matched to a mentor in my geographical location but do not mind having a mentor a few hours away from where I reside I prefer to be matched to a mentor in my geographical location but do not mind having a mentor in a different province from where I reside I do not mind if I am matched to a mentor living a few hours away from where I reside I do not mind if I am matched to a mentor living in a different province
Why would you like to be part of this program? What do you hope to gain by the end of this program? (Max. 500 words) *
Please attach your resume to this application (optional)
How did you hear about Irshad? *	Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Friend Event Other
If other, please specify: