Network & Mentorship Program
Vision
Facilitate productive mentorship and peer development for participants through a voluntary, national networking platform to promote greater cross-sectoral Canadian energy understanding, connectivity and career development.
Mission
A responsive mentorship, development and networking platform for each participant to:
- Advance their Canadian energy knowledge-base and gain new perspectives
- Pursue career development goals
- Develop cross-sectoral energy relationships with diverse colleagues, professionals and senior leaders across Canada
Program Benefits
- Executive fireside chats
- Informal Energy & Espresso networking events and more formal panel discussions/conferences
- One-on-one mentorship pairings and meetings organized by the Young Energy Professional Network (YEPN) Executive
2024 Program
The YEPN is pleased to launch the Network & Mentorship Program for the 2024 year. We are currently seeking mentors and mentees who would like to participate for the upcoming program. Please see the brochure below for an overview of the 2024 programming and calendar of events.
To indicate your interest as a mentor or mentee, please fill out the appropriate form below (it’ll only take a minute!). Your interest is greatly appreciated.
Why be a Mentor?
Share your career story, technical expertise, industry knowledge and perspective with the next generation of Canada’s energy leadership.
- Reflect on your career and share productive advice with a receptive and enthusiastic audience
- Contribute to the broader cross-sectoral understanding of the Canadian energy system
- Managed mentee expectations given the cross-sectoral and national nature of the program
- Become a better leader by giving back
Mentor Requirements
- You or your organization must be a member or partner of the Energy Council of Canada or be invited to participate by the YEPN Executive
- Maintain and grow a culture of excellence by upholding the Program Values.
Why be a Mentee?
- Expand your energy knowledge and perspective through a national and cross-sectoral platform
- Broaden and deepen your Canadian energy network
- Learn outside your organization and the traditional employer/employee relationship
- Share your knowledge and perspective as a young professional with senior Canadian energy leaders
Mentee Requirements
- Be a member of the Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN) click here to register if you are not already a member, registration is free of charge
- Maintain and grow a culture of excellence by upholding the Program Values.
Program Values
The Young Energy Professionals Mentorship Program promotes the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. Mentors and mentees should demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and mutual respect in all their interactions.
Questions?
If you require additional information regarding the Young Energy Professionals Network Mentorship Program, please contact Matthew Tam, Chair, Young Energy Professionals Network.