Program Overview

The Telfer Finance Society Mentorship Program is a 3-month development program aimed at increasing the level of preparation for students interested in finance careers by providing forum to learn and create contacts with professionals in the industry. This program is developed to connect eager undergraduate students with either experienced upper-year students or industry professionals to facilitate personal and professional growth. This initiative creates a unique environment for knowledge exchange and career guidance, nurturing the development of tomorrows leaders.

Time Commitment

Students typically invest 1-2 hours per month, scheduled as 30-minute to 1-hour bi-weekly virtual or in-person coffee chats with a mentee. This approach allows for a more personalized experience where both the mentor and mentee can set expectations and decide on the breakdown of their meetings. Students should also budget an additional 1-2 hours per month for mandatory workshops on networking, leadership, and introductions to the various fields across finance.

Program Timeline

January 6, 2024: Program Launch

January 2024: Coffee Chat 1 and 2 Completed

February 2024: Coffee Chat 3 and 4 Completed

March 2024: Coffee Chat 5 and 6 Completed

March 22, 2024: Mentorship Program Ends

Student Benefits

The mentorship program offers students the opportunity to receive valuable advice from both peers and industry professionals, specifically tailored to their chosen finance field. This guidance extends to the intricacies of student internship and co-op processes, facilitating a smoother entry into the professional realm. Through this program, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Explore post-graduate career opportunities while simultaneously expanding their professional and peer network across diverse industries.

• Access an array of extensive learning materials, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and pursue specific interests within the finance sector.

• Enhance your skill set and industry understanding through workshops focused on leadership, networking, and introductory sessions to various finance fields.

• Boost your confidence and readiness for future opportunities with personalized one-on-one interview preparation sessions with experienced peers.

Student Requirements

Student participation is open to the following persons:

• Telfer School of Management undergraduate students, any academic year.

• Commit to actively participate throughout the duration of the program, including setting up coffee chats with mentors and attending mandatory workshops and information sessions.

• Be a Member of the Telfer Finance Society.

• TFS membership is compulsory to apply or participate in the Mentorship

  Program. Other benefits of becoming a member include receiving a monthly

  newsletter with club updates and financial news, receiving a discounted ticket

  price on all 3 major TFS events, building a diverse network that will help you

  secure CO-OP/Internship positions, and finally getting involved with the Telfer

  School of Management.

  • To become a member, please click the following Membership Page link.

• Applications are now closed for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Mentorship Program - Student Information Package

Programme De Mentorat - Trousse d'information