Member Programs

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CPHR ALBERTA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Discover the CPHR Alberta Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program is one of our most valuable member benefits, helping hundreds of members grow professionally and personally. By joining, you’ll connect with HR professionals, learn about industry challenges, and find unique solutions. These relationships support your career growth and raise the standard for human resources.


Program Overview

· Open to all CPHR Alberta members.

· Meetings can be virtual or in-person.

· Mentoring relationships last 6 months, with an option to extend to 12 months.

· Formalize existing mentoring relationships with a Mentoring Agreement to qualify for CPD hours.

Mentorship Streams

  • Leadership Mentorship Stream: Experienced CPHR members mentor up-and-coming HR leaders.
  • Career Development Stream: HR professionals guide rising stars in HR.
  • Peer to Peer Stream: Two HR professionals of equal experience mentor each other.
  • Student Mentoring: Those who have successfully participated in the Walk and Talk program are eligible to join the student 1:1 mentoring stream. Those who have not will be assigned to a student cohort.

Program Intakes

January to June 2025

  • Applications Open - November 14, 2024
  • Applcations Close - January 13, 2025
  • Participant Matching - January 13-22, 2025
  • Participant Notifications - January 22, 2025

July to December 2025

  • Applications Open - April 28, 2025
  • Application Close - June 16, 2025
  • Participant Matching - June 16-25, 2025
  • Participant Notifications - June 25, 2025

*Additional intake dates and information available in your member portal Mentorship Application

How to Apply

  1. Review the Mentorship Handbook.
  2. Log into your CPHR Alberta portal.
  3. In the MENU, click on Mentor or Protégé Application.
  4. Choose to apply for Mentor or Protégé, click Create New Application.
  5. Read the instructions for Mentor or Protégé, click Next
  6. Complete the online Information Form for Mentor or Protégé, click Next 
  7.  click Submit Application

Contact

For questions about the program, contact mentorship@cphrab.ca

WALK AND TALK PROGRAM

Walk and Talk Program

The Walk & Talk program is a one-time, two-hour meeting between senior HR leaders and HR students who are members of CPHR Alberta. It’s a valuable opportunity for students to gain career insights and ask questions about starting their HR careers. This program is hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual meetings.


Program Details:

· 20 spots available for student members.

· One-on-one meetings with an HR executive.

· Meetings can be virtual or at a mutually agreed public location like a café.

Student Eligibility

  • Must be a student member of CPHR Alberta.

Intake Dates

Spring 2025 Intake:

Applications Open: February 3, 2025

Applications Close: March 10, 2025

Matching: March 24 & 25, 2025

Applicates Recieve Matching: March 27 & 28, 2025

Meetings: April 2025


Fall 2025 Intake

Details will be announced in April 2025.


How to Apply

Student Application: Apply here

SR Leader Application: Apply here


Applications Close: March 10, 2025



Contact

For questions about the program, contact student@cphrab.ca