ABOUT CIRCONFLEXE MENTORSHIP

What is the Circonflexe Mentoring Program?

This program pairs English speakers with French-proficient mentors from a variety of fields in order to help them improve their confidence and fluency in French. Through regular, practical conversations and professional guidance, mentees will develop the language skills and cultural insights needed to thrive in Québec’s labour market.

Why Join?

With French fluency, you can grow in your current field or unlock new career opportunities and gain a competitive edge in the Québec labour market. Whether you aim to work in academia, public service, or the private sector, this program offers practical language practice that bridges academic learning with real-world application.

Program Details

Free to join

Format: A commitment of a minimum of 9-10 meetings with your mentee over the next year. Both online and in-person meetings are available.

Where: All regions of Québec.

MENTORS

Benefits of Becoming a Mentor:

  • Recognition as an expert in your field

  • Develop leadership and management skills

  • Improve your communication skills

  • Expand your social and professional networks

  • Give back to your professional community

Program Perks

  • Flexible schedule

  • Casual approach

  • Meet peers in your field

  • 100% virtual

MENTEES

Why Learn French?

  • Expand your social and professional network

  • Gain more career opportunities

  • Discover Quebec's francophone culture

  • Share more of your personality at work

Benefits of Circonflexe Mentorship:

  • Language Skill Development

  • Professional Networking

  • Career Guidance and Confidence Building