Speed Mentorship

TWO DAYS. FRESH PERSPECTIVES. MORE POSSIBILITIES.

Speed Mentorship

The Speed Mentorship Experience is a high-energy program designed to connect emerging and mid-career professionals with leaders in sustainability. Through fast-paced, reflective discussions, participants gain practical insights, career guidance, and strategies for success.

Schedule at a Glance

Day 1: Break the Ice. Find Your Pitch.

Kick things off over lunch, meet fellow participants and get ready to put your best introduction into practice.

  • Get practical tips for making a memorable first impression.
  • Build and practise your elevator pitch.
  • Get feedback from experienced environmental professionals.
  • Start conversations that go beyond exchanging business cards.

 

You’ll leave with a clearer way to talk about who you are, what you bring to the table and where you want to go next

Day 2: Pick Up Where You Left Off.

Great connections shouldn’t end when the first conversation does.
Reconnect with fellow participants, explore emerging career pathways and discuss the skills, opportunities and next steps shaping your future in the environmental sector. Because sometimes the most valuable part of meeting someone is what happens after you say hello.

Meet your next source of inspiration.

Get honest insights from experienced professionals, build confidence in how you present yourself and discover career paths you might not have considered. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, new professional or making a move into the environmental sector, bring your questions and curiosity.

Help someone else move forward.

As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experience, offer practical guidance and help emerging professionals navigate the environmental sector. You’ll also meet new talent, exchange ideas and gain fresh perspectives yourself.

Who Should Participate?

Mentors:

  • Experienced professionals in the environmental sector, including Environmental Professionals (EPs)
  • Leaders who want to share expertise and guide the next generation
  • Individuals looking to expand their network and contribute to sector growth
  • Reminder: Mentorship activities count toward EP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits

Mentees:

  • Students and recent graduates exploring sustainability careers, including EPt students
  • New professionals or those transitioning into the environmental sector, including EPt’s
  • Emerging leaders seeking guidance, confidence, and industry connections

Why Participate?

For Mentors: 

  • Share your expertise and shape the next generation of sustainability professionals 
  • Expand your network and discover emerging talent 
  • Contribute to building a stronger, more connected environmental sector 

For Mentees: 

  • Gain practical advice and career insights from industry leaders 
  • Build confidence through elevator pitch practice and feedback 
  • Create meaningful connections that can lead to future opportunities 

Limited spots available — apply for your chance to participate!

New this year: Mentors and mentees will connect prior to the event.

Application Deadline: February 7, 2026

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Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.

This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.

We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.

As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.

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