CWA Next Gen Mentor Application Form

Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program

The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program is the most comprehensive industry-wide program available for young people in Saskatchewan.

In partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Government of Canada, the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition and accepts eight (8) successful applicants into an 18-month mentorship experience that includes:

Industry knowledge
Advocacy
Business education
Networking
Board & governance training
Social connections

The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program aims to create a community of graduates with a deeper understanding of agriculture, business, community, leadership and advocacy for the industry. Graduates will benefit from the most immersive industry-wide mentorship experience available.

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Company Name

Email*

Phone Number*

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Application

Which area(s) are you able to provide guidance and support to the mentees. Check all that apply*

Grain/Oilseed/Pulses Livestock Agri-Business Entrepreneurship Value-added Industry Advocacy Ag Policy

Other:

Describe your greatest strengths and weeknesses. *

Describe your education and work experience.*

Upload any supporting documents here.

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Describe your current involvement in agriculture.*

Describe your knowledge or participation in Canadian Western Agribition.*

Provide a brief description of why you want to become a mentor.*

Applicant Confirmation *

By checking this box, you allow the Ministry of Agriculture and Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) to publish or promote your story/video, which would include your name, hometown, contact information, etc. The personal information in this application is collected by CWA and The Ministry of Agriculture in order to administer the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program. All personal information collected is protected by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Important Dates

January 10, 2022 Mentee Applications Close

January 31, 2022 Mentee Applicants Determined

January 31, 2022 Mentor Applications Close

February 4, 2022 Successful Mentees Announced

March 1, 2022 Mentors Identified

March 14, 2024 Mentor Pairings Announced/Program Begins

April 12, 2022 Mentorship Kick Off Event: 1-day Workshop - Introduction to Program and Goal Setting.

April 13, 2022 Canadian Western Agribition AGM

April 29, 2022 Mentorship Plans Finalized

September 2, 2022 Mentorship Check-In Report #1 Due

November 21-26, 2022 Agribition Week Events

March 31, 2023 Mentorship Check-In Report #2 Due

July 14, 2023 Mentorship Final Check-In Report Due

July 31, 2023 Mentorship Program Complete

For questions regarding the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, please email mentorship@agribition.com