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The Sarnia Lambton Immigrant Mentorship Program:
This pre-employment program partners skilled immigrants with experienced professionals in local work settings in order to assist and guide immigrants in learning about the Canadian work environment. Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the project is aimed at improving the employment outlook for new immigrants while creating a more inclusive community and stronger businesses.

 If you are an experienced professional or local employer and are seeking to:
* improve leadership and management skills
* gain a greater sense of cross cultural awareness
* develop a competitive edge for recruitment
* foster satisfaction from knowing that you are giving back to the community
Click on the "Become a Mentor" brochure to learn how to get a mentor partnership started.  Click here

If you are a skilled immigrant, having a difficult time finding employment and are looking to gain:
* a better understanding of Canadian work culture and job specific terminology
* increased knowledge of industry specific job search strategies and access to professional networks
* improved self-confidence
* a greater sense of community belonging
Click on the "Become a Mentee" brochure to find out how to apply to become a mentee. Click here

The Ontario Trillium Foundation Awards Grant for Immigrant Mentorship Program

The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board has received funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation to launch a Sarnia-Lambton Program for Immigrants. This project is a collaborative partnership with the YMCA and the Local Immigration Partnership. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario. www.otf.ca