Who can become a mentor with TYCOP?

Here at the Technical Youth Career Outreach Project, we are always looking for amazing mentors to connect with First Nations youth. That’s why we look for mentors who are also Indigenous themselves, so that they can relate to the life experience of our mentees. Our mentors are also required to be experts of, or currently working in, a technical service area such as solid waste management, water treatment plant operations, environmental science, and more. We also aim to elevate female role models and mentors in these areas to demonstrate the importance of women working in STEM careers. If you’re an Indigenous person working in a technical service area in Ontario, consider joining our group of mentors and make a difference in the lives of First Nations youth!

Dean Debassige

Dean is serving as the Asset Management Advisor for the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation.

Nathan Hill

As the Fire Safety Coordinator/Infrastructure Specialist, Nathan assists the OFNTSC in providing technical advisory to all First Nation communities in the province.

Bohdana Innes

Bohdana is currently completing her Masters of Architecture at the McEwan School of Architecture.

Danilo Caron

Danilo is currently a Masters in Civil Engineering student at the University of BC.

Nyland Hall

Nyland believes that youth empowerment is an important part of his life and hopes to help inspire other First Nations youth to follow their goals.

Emily Ouellette

Emily is incredibly passionate about helping First Nations communities through innovative and sustainable housing ideas.

Elmer Lickers

Elmer has more than 30 years of experience working directly with First Nations on capital facilities & asset management.

Amy Waboose

As a Water Quality Analyst, Amy’s job is to ensure that her community’s water supply is of the highest possible quality.

Skylar Manitowabi

Skylar is passionate about contributing to the success of future First Nations youth in Ontario.

Chantel Desrochers

Chantel has a love for nature and all of our relations, as well as a deep responsibility to creation.

Drew Hill

Drew has extensive technical experience across a number of industries including mining, environmental, renewable energy, housing and energy conservation.

Benefits of Being a Mentor

Research shows us that mentorship not only has a tremendous positive impact on the mentee, but also on the mentor. Mentoring younger or less experienced First Nations youth is an investment in their future and the future technical self-reliance and success of Indigenous communities. Just to name a few, here are some of the many benefits of being a mentor:

  • Improve your communication skills
  • Expand your network
  • Self-reflection: discover what you’ve achieved and how you got there

 

Become a Mentor

Are you a First Nations individual working in a technical service career? We would love for you to join our team of professional mentors!

Step 1

Fill out this form. Tell us a little bit about yourself, the type of mentoring you’re interested in, and then click SUBMIT.

Step 2

Upon review of your application, a member of our team will reach out and walk you through the next steps, such as the vulnerable sector police check requirement.

Step 3

Once you are approved as a TYCOP mentor, we will match you with a First Nations student who has indicated an interest in a career in your field.

"Did You Know That 4 In 5 First Nations Youth Do Not Have A Mentor Growing Up"