We’re excited to announce that UBC Cybersecurity will launch the second year of its internal Mentorship Program this Friday, May 29.
The pilot program connects staff members across the team and is designed to strengthen collaboration, support career development at all levels, and encourage knowledge sharing between technical and business domains. This year’s program will also expand to include the Privacy and Information Security Management, Safety and Risk Services (PrISM SRS) unit.
Why a mentorship program?
Zoe Armer, Cybersecurity Program Manager, reflects on the gap this initiative aims to fill:
There’s a great group of people in the cybersecurity team who have varied backgrounds, lived experiences, and different cultural experiences. At the same time, a lot of our team work in silos, spend time with their own team, but don’t necessarily mix and mingle outside of their own team very much - and that was a real missed opportunity.
The program includes:
- A kick-off session
- A structured five-month engagement period
- A minimum of two meetings between participants
- Optional job shadowing opportunities
- A wrap-up session with a reflection component
What previous participants are saying:
Previous participants consistently highlight the program’s impact on both their professional development and confidence.
This year, we’re proud to have 11 mentor-mentee pairings, representing over 22 participants. From building relationships and leadership skills, to fostering meaningful, hands-on learning, we look forward to another year of mentorship.
