The BC HRMA Professional Mentoring Program (PMP) links an established human resources professional with an emerging HR practitioner and provides the match with a framework to guide both participants through the development of the relationship. The end result is the further enhancement of their professional development.

Whether as a newcomer to the field of HR seeking a relationship to help support a smooth integration into the HR community, or as a more senior professional seeking the opportunity to expand, refine and build new skills with the support of a peer mentor, the
BC HRMA PMP provides several examples of what a successful mentoring program can offer. This member program begins in January each year and runs until June, providing the participants with the opportunity to network effectively by setting achievable goals within a set timeframe.

Whether a mentor or a mentee, there are many tangible and intangible benefits to participation!

Benefits include:

• Enhancing your HR career by gaining new insights from a different perspective
• Making a significant impact in a colleague's professional development
• Obtaining 1.5 CHRP points per hour of participation towards recertification of your CHRP designation (for mentors and mentees)
• Building effective relationships with other HR professionals through your partnership and by attending mentoring-specific events
• Receiving an exclusive program participant discount to attend a Successful Mentoring: A Practical Approach professional development workshop in your region
• Invitation to a regional Wrap Up event to celebrate successes and honour volunteers

• Be a BC HRMA member in good standing
• Complete an application form
• Commit for the period of January to June
• Participate in a regional Orientation Event for the program (online version also available)
• Participate in at least two hours per month of interaction with your partner
• Complete an evaluation survey at the end of the program
• Maintain a Mentoring Log for submission and verification for eligibility of CHRP credits

2009 Professional Mentoring Program
The application process is now closed.

Please note that while every effort is made to provide all applicants with a match, BC HRMA cannot guarantee that you will be placed in the program as this is determined by the number of program volunteers. You will be notified by mid-December of your successful match in the program.

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