What is Bridging Milestones?
A youth mentorship program connecting high school students with post-secondary mentors for meaningful guidance and support.
Designed by Youth, for Youth
Bridging Milestones (BriM) is designed by youth who themselves are in post-secondary and understand the importance of proactively preparing for this transition.
The program pairs students in high school with compatible students in post-secondary for ongoing one-on-one mentorship. These biweekly sessions (2x/month) offer high school youths valuable insight on navigating secondary and post-secondary education in all aspects—from academics to extracurriculars to wellness.
Sessions also provide an enriching volunteer experience for post-secondary mentors, allowing them to give back while developing their own leadership and communication skills.
Compatibility Matching
We match based on:
- Mentor's faculty & mentee's academic interests
- Similar extracurricular interests
- Career goals and aspirations
Meeting Format
One-on-one sessions are flexible—virtual or in-person as mutually agreed. All cohort meetings are held virtually.
4 Cohort Events
Beyond one-on-one mentorship, participants engage in group events that foster leadership, networking, and personal growth.
Mentor Orientation
Introduction to the program, expectations, and mentorship best practices.
BriM Pairing
Meet your mentee/mentor and kick off your mentorship journey together.
Midpoint Check-In
Reflect on progress, address challenges, and set goals for the remainder.
Concluding Meeting
Celebrate achievements, gather feedback, and plan for continued connection.
Eligibility Requirements
For Mentors
Post-Secondary Students
- Must be entering or currently in 2nd year or higher of an undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Must commit to biweekly one-on-one meetings (30-60 minutes) with mentee(s)
- Must attend 4 mandatory group meetings: Orientation, Pairing, Midpoint Check-In, and Concluding Meeting
- Must complete 1-2 feedback surveys
- Must maintain a professional and respectful relationship with mentee(s)
For Mentees
High School Students
- Must be in Grade 10-12 in the current school year
- Must commit to biweekly one-on-one meetings (30-60 minutes) with mentor
- Must attend 4 mandatory group meetings: Orientation, Pairing, Midpoint Check-In, and Concluding Meeting
- Must complete 1-2 feedback surveys
- Must maintain a professional and respectful relationship with mentor
Note: Eligibility is not restricted to age. If you meet the criteria above, please apply even if you aren't a youth.