Emerging Leaders Placement Project Mentorship
Emerging Leaders Placement Project is proudly offering twenty scholarships to youth all genders 14-30 in the Emerging Leaders Placement Project Mentorship Program created by the Women in Leadership Foundation. Learn more about WIL here.
The Indigenous Youth Group Mentorship Program will launch in Spring 2026 with scholarships available to Indigenous youth (ages 14-30).
Why Mentorship Matters
Research shows that 82% of women agree mentorship is a vital part of career advancement. By joining this program, you become part of a movement dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, amplifying diverse voices, and shaping inclusive workplaces across North America.
Program Timeline
Opening Ceremony (WIL & ELPP):
February 5, 2026
Mentor 101 (WIL & ELPP):
February 10, 2026
Mentee 101 (WIL & ELPP):
February 11, 2026
Workshop 2: Foundations of Leadership & Inclusive Mindsets (WIL & ELPP)
March 4, 2026
Workshop 3: AI Digital Leadership & Building Your Personal Brand (ELPP Cohort)
April 15, 2026
Workshop 4: Resilience, Mental Health & Stress Management (WIL & ELPP)
May 20, 2026
Workshop 5: Indigenous Reconciliation & Cultural Safety (WIL & ELPP)
June 2, 2026
Closing Ceremony (WIL & ELPP)
June 11, 2026
Program Highlights
Scholarships
In collaboration with our Emerging Leaders Placement Project funded in part by Canada Service Corps, WIL is proudly offering scholarships to support access for emerging leaders. Scholarships are available to participants who identify as youth (ages 14-30) to the Emerging Leaders Placement Project Mentorship Program and the Indigenous Youth Group Mentorship Program:
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Youth (14-30) all genders
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First Nations
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Inuit
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Métis
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Women of Colour
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GBTQ2S+
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​Neurodiverse
This initiative reflects WIL’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive leadership opportunities.
What to Expect
Mentee:
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Personalized mentor matching based on your goals and aspirations
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Monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions
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Access to career development webinars led by high-profile leaders and expert facilitators
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Networking opportunities with fellow mentees and mentors from diverse industries
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A supportive, collaborative community that encourages your personal and professional growth and development
Mentor:
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Personalized mentee matching based on your goals and aspirations
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Monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions
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The chance to give back to the WIL community by nurturing diverse, emerging talent and shaping the leaders of tomorrow
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Access to a network of fellow mentors and mentees for your own professional development and growth
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Personal fulfillment knowing that the impact you make on your mentee’s personal and professional development can have a lasting influence that extends well beyond the duration of the mentorship program
Ripple Effect
90% took more responsibilities at work
40% new contacts lead to a job or business
90% of mentees confidence improved
“I know this wouldn’t have happened without the Women in Leadership platform. What you’re doing is indeed life-changing.”
Chidinma Amara Onuora, WIL Mentee
“The most rewarding experience in mentorship has been to be able to see my mentees succeed.”
Laura Erdman, WIL Mentor
“I’ve learned skills and mindset to take on future leadership roles and I am forever thankful for this experience.”
Morgan Nesom, WIL Mentee
How to Join the Mentorship Program
Step 1 — Submit Your Application
Free Mentee spots limited to 20
For ages above 30 visit the Women in Leadership Mentorship Program for women only
Corporate Mentorship Packages
Grow your leaders with spots in our mentorship program; profile your leaders through speaking opportunities available during events or mentorship launch/graduation, and enhance your brand to advance women in leadership and empower the next generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Land Acknowledgement
The Women in Leadership Foundation acknowledges that our head office is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tmÌ“xÊ·úlaÊ”xÊ· (land) of the Syilx / Okanagan people who have been here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the Syilx / Okanagan territory upon which we live, work, and play.
The Okanagan Nation is comprised of 7 member communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: Okanagan Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands, and Westbank First Nation; and in Northern Washington State, the Colville Confederated Tribes.
tmÌ“xÊ·úlaÊ”xÊ· means the land in the nsyilxcÉ™n language and everything that lives and interacts on it. It is an all-encompassing word that expresses the intersectionality of land and nature.
Women in Leadership also recognizes, honours and respects the presence of all Indigenous people, past, present and future.
Funding Acknowledgement
The Emerging Leaders Placement Program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Service Corps Program.
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We are proud to support youth leadership, community engagement, and volunteerism across Canada thanks to this vital funding.
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