Mentoring Month is a time to celebrate, reflect on, and champion the power of mentoring relationships. This year’s theme, Mentoring for Tomorrow, shines a spotlight on how mentorship helps prepare people—especially young people—for the evolving workforce, stronger communities, and brighter futures.
Across Canada, mentors are building skills, confidence, belonging, and opportunity. Whether you’re an employer, employee, mentor, or supporter, Mentoring Month 2026 is your invitation to be part of something that creates lasting impact today, and tomorrow.
Why Mentoring for Tomorrow Matters
The world is changing rapidly and it can be hard to keep your head above water in every aspect of life. Mentorship plays a critical role in helping people adapt, grow, and thrive.
Mentoring has been proven to:
- Strengthen essential workplace and life skills
- Foster inclusion, belonging, and connection
- Support mental well-being and confidence
- Create pathways to meaningful education and employment
- Build resilient, future-ready communities
Mentoring Month 2026 explores how these relationships prepare Canadians for tomorrow, while supporting young individuals at every stage of their journey.
Key Dates During Mentoring Month
Mark your calendar and help us celebrate mentoring all month long:
I Am a Mentor Day – January 6, 2026
A day to recognize and celebrate mentors who show up, listen, encourage, and believe. Mentors help shape confidence, open doors, and remind young people that they matter.
International Mentoring Day – January 17, 2026
A global celebration of mentorship and its power to create connection, opportunity, and positive change across communities and cultures.
Thank Your Mentor Day – January 28, 2026
A moment to pause and say thank you to the mentors who have made a difference in our lives. Whether past or present, mentors deserve recognition for the impact they create.
Join the Conversation
Mentoring Month is for everyone. We invite you to learn more about the impact of mentoring, celebrate mentors and mentoring relationships, share stories of mentorship in your life or workplace, and further explore how you can become a mentor or support mentoring programs. Together, we can help more young people benefit from mentoring and ensure our next generation is skilled, confident, and supported.