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APEGA - University Outreach

Mentoring Café

The Opportunity

 

Navigating a new field can be challenging that the best of times. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone who’s already established in their field to go to for advice? APEGA understands that students and members-in-training (who are enrolled in the Work Readiness Program) crave guidance and advice tailored to their unique needs, and we've got something incredible lined up. Introducing the APEGA Mentoring Cafe – your passport to personalized, 30-minute virtual meetings with industry professionals who are ready to help you tackle any career subject you desire.

 

The Impact

 

APEGA’s Mentoring Café isn’t your average mentoring program; it's an express ticket to expert insights and we’re looking for experienced professional members to join our diverse pool of passionate volunteers. By volunteering as an on-demand mentor with APEGA’s Mentoring Café program you help students and members-in-training to access the career guidance they need when they need it, without locking into a long-term commitment. Share your experience and expertise, grow your professional network and help nurture the next generation of professionals.

 

Time Commitment

 

30-minute virtual meetings on a flexible schedule. Take on as many or as few as you like.

 

*New*

Help guide a prospective APEGA member through the membership process by reviewing their application and providing guidance. This is a 1-3 month commitment of a few hours each month.

 

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications
  • Earn CPD Credits for time donated
  • Expand your professional network
  • Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

 
  • P. Eng., P. Geo., or Human resources professional
  • Laptop or smart phone capable of video-calling
  • Comfortable sharing your knowledge and experience with students and MITs

 

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Work Readiness Program

 

The Opportunity

 

APEGA is looking for volunteers for the Work Readiness Advisory Group for 2025/2026. This is a volunteer opportunity for university students and Members-in-Training (MITs) to support and enhance APEGA’s outreach efforts.

 

APEGA’s Work Readiness is a free program designed to help students and Members-in-training to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare them for the workplace and to become a professional.

 

The Impact

Participants will assist in running events, contribute to development of the Work Readiness Program, and represent APEGA on campus. This role allows you to gain valuable volunteer experience for your resume, meet industry professionals, and develop your leadership and communication skills. This opportunity is available to volunteers in Calgary and Edmonton.

 

Time Commitment

Approximately 4-8 hours per month

 

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications
  • Develop valuable skills that will help you exceed in your career.
  • Expand your professional and personal networks.
  • Time given as part of this volunteer opportunity can be used towards the experience requirements of the Work Readiness Program.
  • Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

 
  • Must be a student or MIT
  • Must be enrolled in the Work Readiness Program
  • Must be located in Edmonton or Calgary due to in-person meeting requirements

 

 

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Deadline to apply is May 30th, 2025