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Mentorship Blog

When I started   EnPoint   it was grounded in a simple but deeply held belief: people deserve careers where they can show up authentically most of the time, do work they enjoy most of the time, and feel connected to what they contribute most of the time. From the outset, the focus was never on jobs. It was on careers, how people start them, build them, step away from them, return to them, and evolve over time. Mentorship became a core tool in that work because of its lasting

As a private organization working at the intersection of talent and the systems designed to support it, I often describe our work as sitting in the middle of a triangle. One point is employers, grappling with attraction, development, retention, and succession in volatile labour markets. Another is post-secondary education: colleges, universities, career colleges, and private training providers delivering everything from credentials to self-directed learning. The third is comm

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NEW! Let’s Connect: Mentorship for Women Apprentices Beginning in 2024, EnPoint has collaborated with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency to develop a mentorship program that is uniquely for women apprentices. August 2025 the program was officially launched! This program is designed to support the retention and progression to certification of women apprentices in the 39 Red Seal Construction or Manufacturing trades. The program pairs women apprentices with experienced trad

What They Are, What Works, and When to Use Them When most people think of mentoring, they picture a wise mentor sharing advice with a less experienced mentee. That’s part of it, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. To create a successful mentorship experience, you need to understand which matching approach / structure best fits your goals, people, capacity to manage, and environment. Let’s break down the most common types, their pros and cons, and when to use each. 1. One-on

A successful mentorship program is engaging, supportive, and ultimately has a lasting impact on the participants. One of the critical pieces of programming is making great matches. Whether you are matching employees, students to alumni, or community members, it’s important to remember that you are working with people. People and their lives are complex, so don’t be afraid to put time and energy into your matching. There are a number of methods and strategies you can use to ma