YIPT Mentorship Program
YIPT’s Mentorship Program pairs driven early-career professionals with experienced industry mentors who offer personalized guidance, insight, and support to help mentees grow their skills and confidence. Through structured mentorship pairings and ongoing engagement, participants build strong professional relationships, expand their networks, and accelerate their career development.
Registration for YIPT's 2026 Mentorship Program is now CLOSED.
We are excited to relaunch the YIPT Mentoring Program!
Our program aims to motivate professionals to create meaningful relationships that allow them to progress and accelerate development.
How it works
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The program involves an (8) month commitment with a requirement of at least one (1) hour per month.
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Mentee/Mentor pairings will be facilitated by YIPT's Member Engagement Team in March, with a follow-up launch event. We are currently accepting applications for both mentors and mentees - please see application forms below! Please note that these applications are used in the pairing process, so the more information you provide the better!
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Mentees - should be newer to the insurance industry but still be at least one (1) year into their careers in order to have an idea of career progression and to build a meaningful relationship with their mentors.
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Mentors - should be seasoned insurance professionals with more than five (5) years of insurance related experience under their belts. Experience is crucial as they will be the guides for their mentees as they discover their careers in the insurance industry.
Please Note: This program is only to be used as a tool for career development and NOT as a job seeking/recruiting tool.
*In the event of an imbalance between mentee/mentor applications, the YIPT Member Engagement Team will endeavor to pair individuals based on best fit, as well as a first come first serve basis.
Testimonials
“The YIPT Mentorship Program is a great way to learn from those in the industry who really understand where you are in your career, and can guide you to figure out where to go next. It was incredibly effective to be mentored by someone is able to really grasp what your exposures and goals are, and have a first-hand knowledge of the environment you are in.” - Mentee
"YIPT’s mentoring program proved to be a game-changer for me! Through one-on-one sessions with a paired mentor, I gained the clarity and confidence I needed to pivot within the industry and succeed. Plus, YIPT-hosted events were also a fun and fantastic way to meet and connect with other young professionals in the city. If you’re starting out or looking to break into insurance, don't hesitate and just sign up...this program is a golden opportunity you don’t want to miss!" - Mentee
"I feel that the YiPT mentorship program is a great opportunity for me, as a seasoned insurance professional to help shape and guide and the next generations in our industry; both those just starting out and figuring out their paths and those with experience looking for ways to reach that next step". - Mentor
"Over the past five years, I have had the privilege of participating in YIPT’s Mentorship Program—first as a mentee and later as a mentor. This experience has been nothing short of transformative. My career has advanced in meaningful and intentional ways, shaped by the invaluable insights, guidance, and encouragement I have received from dedicated mentors throughout the program. Beyond professional growth, this journey has also allowed me to build genuine and lasting relationships with exceptional professionals across our insurance community. I can confidently say that much of my success is deeply connected to the mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and sense of community fostered through this program. I truly cannot imagine a better platform for personal and professional development in our industry" - Mentor