Manitoba Credit Union Young Leader Mentorship Program - Call for Mentees

Hello CUYLM Members,

On behalf of the Credit Union Young Leaders of Manitoba (CUYLM) Executive Team, we are thrilled to share some exciting news with you.

CUYLM is launching a new 2021 Manitoba Credit Union Young Leader Mentorship Program. The program is focused on facilitating formal mentorship relationships between credit union employees across Manitoba. The goal of the program is to create opportunities for young leaders to connect with mentors to strengthen and build connections, deepen their networks, with a focus on developing leadership skills and sharing knowledge and experiences.  

Objectives of the Program:

  • Increase engagement and connection with CUYLM and others across the Manitoba credit union system; and

  • Increase knowledge, develop skills, and retain young leaders within the Manitoba credit union system.

All mentors are leaders in the Manitoba credit union system, many that have previously served on the CUYLM Executive Team. Collectively, the mentors have experience in the following areas: Commercial/Agricultural Lending, Policy & Procedures, Sales & Relationship Management, Executive/Senior Management, Retail Branch Management, Financing Restructuring, among others.

The matching process will be facilitated by the CUYLM Executive Team. Through the application process, prospective mentees will provide an indication of their priority development areas. Matches will be based on aligning successful applicants with mentors whose expertise best aligns with their selections.

Young leaders seeking mentorship as part of their development journey are encouraged to apply to become a mentee. Please discuss with your manager.

The Mentee’s Role

  • Establish objectives/structure of your mentorship (to be Mentee driven, but mutually agreed);

  • Actively participate in sessions and commit to regular sessions, including preparing agendas to facilitate the topics/discussion. The expectations for meeting time is a minimum of 60 minutes per month, with meeting frequency and length to be mutually determined by each mentor/mentee.; and

  • Provide feedback to the CUYLM team about the progress of the sessions/relationships.

Important Dates:

  • Now until May 21: Application Period

  • May 21 to May 31: Applications Reviewed by CUYLM and Mentorship Connections Formed

  • June 1st to November 30th, Six-month Mentorship Period

Mentorship Objectives will be agreed to by the mentors and mentees as part of a Mentorship Agreement. These objectives will be tailored to the mentee’s leadership development aspirations. Examples of objectives could include:

  • Gain understanding of the process of strategic decision making & project management plans;

  • Create a goal setting plan and define steps toward fulfilling it;

  • Learn about coaching and accountability methods and apply those methods in your role.

The application process is now open and available on our website. Visit the Mentorship Program page to learn more, or go directly to the application form.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Hart Garfield at hgarfield@acu.ca

Thank you,

CUYLM Executive Team

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