Alberta Mentorship Program: Bridging Cultural Differences
Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC) has been establishing a strong mentorship culture for newcomers within the Edmonton region since 2008. We were really excited to help extend this culture throughout the province by becoming part of the Alberta Mentorship Program (AMP). The program is a joint project of mentorship and employment organizations and the Alberta and federal governments, started in 2019. It is led by ERIEC Executive Director Doug Piquette in collaboration with a provincial project team and stakeholder advisory committee. The project is made possible with funding provided by the Government of Alberta through an agreement with the Government of Canada.