Mentor a Veteran

Connecting for success

For Veteran entrepreneurs, having a mentor and continuously making connections is vital, and it’s central to all of our Operation Entrepreneur programs. Our mentoring program hand-matches graduates of our boot camps and other Veteran entrepreneurs with mentors to build those connections, provide guidance and share experience.

How it works

Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs or business professionals, with or without military experience, who are able to provide perspective, advice and support for a Veteran entrepreneur.

Mentees are current or former members of the Canadian Armed Forces or military spouses who have either graduated from one of our entrepreneurial boot camps or have an equivalent level of experience.

Mentors and mentees agree to commit two-to-four hours per month for six months.

The mentoring sessions can be in-person (when public health guidelines allow) or virtual and focus on both business and personal growth.

The Prince’s Trust Canada team provides training and support throughout the mentoring relationship, for both mentors and mentees. We help set goals and boundaries, troubleshoot challenges, navigate barriers and celebrate successes.

We hope you’ll join our network and community.

It’s an incredibly fulfilling experience to help good hardworking people think outside the box and encourage them to embrace every challenge as a fascinating puzzle waiting to be solved. Knowing the potential for growth is limitless for those ready to seize it, it’s an exhilarating feeling to support individuals who are on that exciting journey of self discovery and professional growth.

- Mentor

It’s easy to get involved

Apply using the form below to indicate your interest.
We review your application and set up an onboarding call to discuss mutual expectations, intended outcomes, confidentiality and administrative details.  
Once we find you a potential mentee, we begin matching and making introductions.
Begin mentoring!

To apply:

Please fill out the form below to express your interest in mentoring a Veteran entrepreneur.

About You
Commitment
Past Mentoring and Military Experience
Mentor Role

About You

Title

First Name

Last Name

Personal Pronouns

Phone

Home Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Country

Email (Please do not use @forces addresses)

How would you describe your gender identity?

If you selected “my gender identity is not listed above” please use this box to describe your gender identity

Do you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community?

Which of the following BEST describes your ethnic background? Check all that apply:

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Do you identify as a person with a disability/disabilities as outlined in the Accessible Canada Act?

How did you find out about this program?

Other - Please specify

Are you willing to commit to 2-4 hours every month for six months?

Are you willing to make an effort to meet with your mentee in person once a month?

Have you ever been a mentor or mentee? Either informally or in a structured program.

If yes, describe your experience.

LinkedIn Profile Link (if you have one)

Education Level

Last Institution Attended

Are you a CAF veteran or veteran of another armed forces?

If yes, provide Element

Regiment

Rank

Years of Service

Please list three previous jobs or roles relevant to your role as a mentor

What does a successful mentoring relationship look like to you?

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Some entrepreneurs benefit from industry specific experience. The following are the 15 most common industry sectors for veteran entrepreneurs. Please indicate from the list which sectors you have a level of comfort. *

Why are you interested in the program?

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Would you be comfortable working with a mentee in French?

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