Inclusive Mentoring in Male-dominated Sectors
Mentor Canada and Mentorat Québec are leading this innovative 36-month project to address systemic barriers for women and gender-diverse individuals in male-dominated sectors. This project uses mentorship as a tool to foster inclusion and support systemic change and is funded by Women and Gender Equity Canada (WAGE).
Central to this project is the development of a comprehensive bilingual toolkit, designed with a GBA+ lens, to help organizations build capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive mentoring programs. Training materials for mentors focus on increasing their understanding of the systemic barriers faced by women and gender-diverse individuals and equip them to act as agents of change. Additionally, the project provides resources for mentees to help them fully leverage the benefits of their mentoring relationships. Finally, engagement activities led by Mentor Canada will motivate stakeholders to adopt and embrace mentoring as a lever for inclusion in male-dominated sectors.
SRDC is evaluating this project to explore how mentorship drives and supports systemic change that advances the economic security of women and gender-diverse individuals. As a learning partner, SRDC is also contributing to the development of the toolkit and resources.
Project Details
Capability: Program Evaluation/ Performance Measurement - Policy Research - Strengthening Capacity
Policy Area: Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Population: Women - 2SLGBTQ+ People
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