- Professionals with an understanding of small business principles, or
- Entrepreneurs with 3-5 years of experience
- Caring, empathetic, personable and action-orientated
- Inclusive to all
Mentor in our next 8-week virtual programs, applications are now open.
Help Young Canadians believe in their ideas and bring them to life. Mentor in one of our upcoming cohorts.
Mentor Training: Thursday, September 5th from 6pm to 8pm
Week 1: Saturday, September 7th from 10:30am to 1pm
Week 2: Saturday, September 14th from 9:30am to 1pm
Week 3: Saturday, September 21st from 9:30am to 1pm
Week 4: Saturday, September 28th from 9:30am to 1pm
Week 5: Saturday, October 5th from 9:30am to 1pm
Week 6: Saturday, October 19th from 9:30am to 1pm
Week 7: Saturday, October 26th from 9:30am to 1pm
Week 8: Saturday, November 2nd is the graduation day and pitch event which will take place from 10am to 3pm.
Mentor Training: TBD
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: TBD
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD
Week 5: TBD
Week 6: TBD
Week 7: TBD
Week 8: TBD
At BITS, we take a high degree of care for the young people we have the honour of serving. That’s because we see the potential in them. We envision a world where all young people believe in the potential of their ideas, it’s what motivates us to do what we do.
We see young people as inventive, resourceful, and full of possibility. Whether it is an idea to start a fitness, apparel, or design business, or to grow the next non-profit that changes lives around the world. We believe that ideas have the power to make the world better… and that there is nothing like entrepreneurship to give people the freedom to explore those ideas and make them a reality.
But we can’t do it alone, we need empathetic, caring, and action-driven people who are willing to support the transformation of young people and help their ideas see the light of day! We need people like you to join us, in helping young people turn their ideas into reality. Will you join us?
You will be mentoring Entrepreneurs who are:
A large number of our mentors return and refer their friends, suggesting, that even though the experience is an investment, the ROI is extremely fulfilling and worthwhile.
We get a wide range of businesses and ideas through our programs, from fitness businesses to non-profits, from dog treats to music beats. The beauty is, that as a mentor, you can help by being a listening ear and a non-judgmental voice, helping these entrepreneurs navigate their thoughts and ideas whilst guiding them through the content.
We aim to pair mentors with a maximum of 2-3 young people.
Yes, once you are paired with your entrepreneurs, you will only mentor them for the 8-weeks. Sometimes people leave the program or a mentor may not be able to complete the program, in these circumstances, we may ask you to mentor another Entrepreneur.
As a Mentor, you will be supporting your Mentees during the Saturday zoom sessions. Whilst also checking-in virtually with your Mentee at least once throughout the week at an agreed-upon time. The key here, is mentoring with empathy but also, setting clear boundaries and expectations with your Mentee. They need to commit to the process, so be clear on what you expect from them, so you can provide the most value to them.
No, we have Facilitators who are equipped with the content and will deliver it, in a lecture format. You will need to be aware of the content and gather enough of an understanding to be able to engage in conversation and give feedback to your Mentee, when in breakouts or when discussing the material outside of the zoom sessions.
The BITS Mentor role is best suited for young professionals or young entrepreneurs, who are able to commit to being present for the Saturday sessions. What we look for is people, who care about the Entrepreneurs that they will be mentoring, who understand that being a Mentor is more than just showing up, but about empathizing with their Mentee. We are all about action-oriented learning, so we don’t expect you to spoon-feed your Mentee, but simply provide a helping hand and a listening ear and use your own experiences to help shape their ideas and thoughts into actionable steps. Don’t be afraid to ask for support from your Facilitator, other Mentors or BITS staff if you need it. We are always here to help.