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Mentors

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Do you want to be a mentor?

Technovation Girls mentors:

  • support teams of girls through their Technovation Challenge, helping them to
    • keep on-track.
    • meet deadlines.
    • find solutions to problems.
    • designate work responsibilities.
  • dedicate about 2-3 hours per week throughout the program (January to April) in their role as team project manager.
  • may pair up to share the workload and time commitment with their teams.
  • are supported through training and networking.

Mentor eligibility and registration:

  • Mentors must be over the age of 18 and may be of any gender.
  • To mentor a team, you must first register on the Technovation global platform and complete the following information:
    • consent form 
    • background check
    • short biography of yourself
    • self-paced training which includes basics about the prgram, student safety, and competition requirements.
  • Every volunteer should make sure to review Technovation's volunteer code of conduct (external link) .
  • Registration for our local GTA chapter will open in fall 2025 for the 2026 season.

Support for mentors

The Technovation global platform provides a variety of helpful materials on their mentor resources page (external link) . Toronto mentors will also benefit from the local network.

Our Toronto chapter holds information sessions for prospective mentors, and orientation and training for registered mentors.