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1 - On - 1 Mentorship Program

Ready to expand your network and set the foundation for your creative career? You’re in the right place!

Mentors in this program include senior executives from Corporate Communications, Media, Design, and more, offering you a diverse range of industry expertise.

This bespoke mentorship program is designed to provide you with the connections, skills, and insights needed to successfully transition into your career after graduation. Through this program, you’ll:

  • Connect with industry professionals for valuable insights into career paths within the creative industries.
  • Enhance key skills such as storytelling, design thinking, project management, content creation, and more.
  • Foster meaningful relationships with industry experts, creating a supportive network for future success.

The program has three cohorts each year with 30 students per term.

Fall Cohort: Sept 11th–Dec 31 2025
Winter Cohort: Jan 1st–April 31st 2026
Summer Cohort: May 1st–August 31st 2026

Accepted students will be matched with mentors based on career goals and interests and will meet with their mentor bi-weekly (in-person or virtually) for 45 min 1 hour per session. 

Students will also receive structured support from The Creative School Network team.

The program is open to students from The Creative School (undergraduate students in their 3rd year or higher, and graduate students)

Early-year students with mentorship experience may apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students without prior experience are encouraged to participate in Group Mentorship sessions before applying.

 

Submit the application form with detailed responses about your career goals and interests. This is a competitive program with limited spots in the first cohort to ensure a high-quality experience.

Important Dates

  • Winter Cohort Applications Open: October 30th, 2025
  • Winter Cohort Applications Close: November 14th, 2025
  • Applicant Screening: November 19th- November 26th 2025 (for selected candidates)
  • Notice of Acceptance:  November 28th 2025
  • Cohort Orientation: December 4th 2025

Program Duration: January 1st, 2026 – April 30th, 2026

Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us at creative.enterprise@torontomu.ca

Our Mentors

Tamar Lyons

Social Media & Content Strategist

Kimberly Lochead

Content & Marketing Strategist

Alex Sein

Professor

Humber College

Allan Novak

Executive Producer

AllScreen Entertainment Inc

Cormac McGee

Director of Management / Partner

ArtHaus Music 

Jessica Panetta

Head Director

Conceptual Event Society/On-Air Expert

Jonothan Lee

East Asian Fashion Historian | Fashion Designer | Curator | Educator

Julianna D'Urzo

Creative Producer Digital Strategy

News Nation

Kasie Lung

Technical Designer

Joe Fresh

Kate Womby

Manager Digital Communications and Graphic Design

Toronto Hydro

Li Yeh

Director Strategic Planning, Original Programming

Bell Media

Mahsa Rad

Senior Designer / UX/UI

Curbex

Olivia Tharme

Manager, Development

Sky Wild Pictures

Ryan Stasyshyn

Head of Studio / VFX Supervisor

Rodeo VFX