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WIFT Connect

"We build our careers through our peers." – Deborah Osborne, 2016 WIFT-T Crystal Award Winner for Mentorship. Get matched 1-1 with a WIFT-T member through this exclusive mentoring program.

‍Build your community and your confidence
Get more insight on a specific sector or role in the industry
Set career and personal development goals
Learn from your peers

Anyone who has built and sustained a long and thriving career never claims to have done it alone. They often speak of someone (a teacher, a boss, a peer) who not only saw their potential but also provided guidance and motivation. A village of supportive, tenacious, bold individuals—mentors—is a key asset to our growth as professionals. They bolster our confidence and resilience, and open us to new adventures.

Entertainment industry trailblazer, Denise Donlon, captivates WIFT Connect mentors and mentees

Through WIFT Connect, members of different experience levels will learn from, guide, and support each other through a series of focused one-on-one and group meet-ups over a six-month period. Read our handy FAQ for more details.

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2019-2020 Call for Applications (Mentees)

Opens: September (More details will be provided by late August)

Eligibility

Just one: you must be a WIFT-T member in good standing. Priority will be given to first-time applicants.

2018 Application Process

Complete the online application, then submit the following supporting documents:

Professional bio (150 words max.)
CV/resume (2 pages max.)
Letter of Intent, must include top 3 mentor choices, explaining why you chose them; and what you hope to achieve by participating in WIFT Connect

“My experience as a mentor in the 2017 WIFT Connect program was extremely rewarding. I had the pleasure of working with a bright young woman and helping her think through the next steps in her career path. Most enjoyable was her absolute commitment to think about our conversations, work on feedback, and evolve her approach. Her passion for the industry was infectious. Her drive to create her own path was inspiring. And her perspective on challenges and opportunities challenged my own thinking.”

~Cheryl Fullerton, 2x WIFT Connect Mentor and EVP, People & Communications, Corus Entertainment

Mentoring is a rewarding experience and an excellent way to shape the future of our industry. Here are some of the amazing benefits for you as a WIFT Connect mentor:

Give back to your community of women in the industry
Network and make new connections
Contribute to someone's personal growth and development
Guide someone as they set career/personal development goals
Be a part of knowledge transfer (not only top/down, but reciprocal and peer-to-peer learning)
Help to cultivate an ongoing mentorship mentality and environment

These are only some of the incredible women and men in our industry who have stepped forward to be your guides. See them all here.

Look out for our 2019 call for mentee applications in the fall.

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