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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

and Citizenship CanadaImmigration, Refugees

et Citoyenneté CanadaImmigration, Réfugiés

TIPSTRANSITIONING INTO POST-SECONDARY

Jieun Jeong

The Transitioning into Post-Secondary (TIPS) Program is based on a partnership between the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth’s Mentorship Program and the Werklund School of Education’s Service-Learning Program at the University of Calgary. Pre-service teachers, international students and community volunteers serve as mentors for newcomer youth by providing support, resources and information to newcomer youth as they transition into post-secondary education or training.

The purpose of this program is to provide newcomer youth with theinformation and support necessary to make a successful transition into post-secondary studies, while providing student mentors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with diverse youth.

The following are meeting topics covered by mentors during the once-a-week match meetings:

Each match is comprised of 2 mentors (education students, international students or volunteers) and 1 or 2 newcomer youth

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WHAT

WHERE

WHEN

Mentors provide newcomer youth mentees with support, information and resources to assist in their transition to post-secondary education or training

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Convenient library locations U of C campusOther Calgary post-secondary institutions

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2 orientation sessions 10 week meeting period, once a week for 1.5 hours (Fall or Winter)1 group activity 1 closure session

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TIPS Program Components

About the Program

Topics Covered

Career planning and interestsApplication processFinancing your educationStudent support servicesAcademic support

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Clubs and extra-curricular activitiesAlternative learning optionsTech and researchLife in post-secondary

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“Developing a relationship with individual mentees allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by immigrant youth, from academic challenges to financial considerations.” - TIPS Mentor, Winter 2017

“Having a mentor helped me because they shared their personal experience of post-secondary and gave advice, and helped me to be more confident.” - TIPS Mentee, Winter 2017

TIPS Program Application Form Fall 2018

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Please answer all questions on this form. If you need help with explanation or translation, please contact at 403-966-0254 or jjeong@cbfy.ca. You can submit this form by:

a) Return to your CBFY Coordinator/Counsellor b) Email to jjeong@cbfy.ca

STUDENT INFORMATION First Name:

Last Name:

Gender: o Male o Female o Other

Date of Birth (day / month / year):

Grade Level in September 2018:

School Name:

Address:

Postal Code:

Parent/Guardian Phone Number:

Student Phone Number:

Student Email:

*The Client ID Number or UCI is an 8 or 10 digit number listed on your Permanent Resident Card or landing papers. This number is only used for registration tracking purposes, and will be kept confidential. Client ID Number (UCI):

Country of Birth:

Date of Arrival in Canada:

Family Language(s):

HEALTH & MEDICAL INFORMATION Alberta Healthcare Number: Medical Concerns / Allergies: Food Restrictions:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian 1 Name:

Phone Number:

Parent/Guardian 2 Name:

Phone Number:

Emergency Contact Name (must be different from above):

Phone Number:

Jieun Jeong

TIPS Program Application Form Fall 2018

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LIBRARY MEETING LOCATIONS

You will be responsible for getting TO and FROM each program location for TIPS meetings with mentors. Please select the most convenient library location for you (you can choose more than one location):

Please select the day most convenient for you (you can choose both):

TRANSPORTATION

Will you require public transit tickets to get to and from various meeting locations around the city (free of charge)? Please circle one: Yes No

TIME PERIOD The TIPS program occurs twice a year for two 10 week periods. You must commit to meetings once a week for the time period you choose. Which semester would work best for you? Please check one: o Fall Semester (October 2018 – December 2018)

o Winter Semester (January 2019 – March 2019)

o U of C Campus (NW) o Central Library (Downtown) o Village Square Library (NE)

o Tuesdays o Thursdays

TIPS Program Application Form Fall 2018

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Please answer the following questions: There are no right or wrong answers. Please respond truthfully. Please circle: Yes or No

1. Do you feel prepared to apply for post-secondary in the next 1-2 years? Yes or No 2. Do you understand how to apply for post-secondary? Yes or No 3. Do you know which post-secondary institute (school) you would like to go to (ex. U of C)? Yes or No

If yes, which one? 1. 2.

4. Do you know what program(s) you are thinking about applying for? Yes or No If yes, what are they? 1. 2.

5. Do you know what grades you need to get into your program? Yes or No 6. Do you know how to access funding to pay for your post-secondary education or training? Yes or No 7. Do you feel having a mentor guide you through this process will help your transition into post-secondary education or training?

Yes or No

Please answer the question by circling one of the responses.

1. I feel like I am ready for post-secondary education or training

Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Somewhat Agree / Agree / Strongly Agree

2. I feel confident about starting post-secondary education or training

Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Somewhat Agree / Agree / Strongly Agree

Please respond to the next three questions. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are 3 specific goals you hope to achieve as a result of completing the TIPS program?

Please identify your top three questions or challenges about post-secondary education or training.

For Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

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TIPS Program Application Form Fall 2018

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INFORMATION RELEASE & CONSENT TO FUTURE RESEARCH (OPTIONAL) Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), The Mentorship Program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In order to support your ongoing settlement needs, our funder asks for your permission to contact you in the future. Any information collected from you will be protected under the authority of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).

I hereby give consent for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to obtain information to support research and obtain future funding for programs that serve newcomer families and youth in Canada. o Yes o No

EMERGENCY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In case of an emergency or illness, we will make every effort to contact the parents/guardians. In the event that contact cannot be made, I agree that a qualified medical professional may attend to my child(ren). o I agree o I do not agree

MEDIA RELEASE WAIVER The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth may film, photograph, produce electronic images, and provide the opportunity for my child(ren) to participate in social media coverage (e.g. Facebook and Twitter) of our programs, or media interviews. o I agree o I do not agree

PERMISSION TO CONTACT / SEND INFORMATION I give consent for any staff member of the Mentorship Program to send me information about the program via email (in the form of individual or bulk messages), or on behalf of the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth. o Yes o No

PROGRAM LIABILITY WAIVER I give permission for my child(ren) to participate in Mentorship Program (TIPS) activities, including orientation sessions, gathering events and a closure session. I release the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth of any responsibility and/or liability, with respect to any on or off site program activities that may cause injury, loss or damage to the participant or their property. _____________________________________ _________________________ Parent / Guardian Signature Date