PROGRAMS & BENEFITS
Grow with a Mentor
Our Chapter is proud of the outstanding tradition we have had with our Mentorship Program. Each year this is one of the highest rated and most valued of all ACANEA experiences. Those that have participated cannot say enough about how much value they have received from the Mentor they have been paired with. And for many, the relationship with their Mentor has endured and has continued to provide value.
Next to Forum, the Mentorship Program is the best rated program in the Chapter. For those who have not yet benefited from the program, you will be paired with a highly engaged and seasoned Mentor who will meet with you during the year. The engagement is driven by you, the Mentee, who will be called upon to lead the process, including scheduling meeting times and locations as well as areas for discussion.
The insights, perspectives, guidance and direction you will receive will be invaluable.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?
Any ACANEA Member can apply to be a Mentee in the Program.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete an application: https://acanea.ca/contact-form/
IS IT MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE TRAINING SESSION?
All Mentees must attend a 1/2 training session provided by ACANEA Edmonton. This is a facilitated training provided by ACANEA at no cost to the ACANEA member and is a critical tool that will aid all Mentees in driving the Mentorship process.
Learn ACANEA Accelerator
What is the Accelerator Program?
Accelerator is experiential, entrepreneurial education based on an annual calendar year. Through the following education methods, you will be able to demonstrate the application of the content through annual deliverables:
QUARTERLY LEARNING EVENTS – A series of quarterly events focuses on three core areas: Strategy, People, and Execution.
ACCESS TO ACANEA MEMBERS AND BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES – The classroom experience is supplemented with a mentorship component, as well as networking and social gatherings which create a thriving and supportive Black entrepreneurial community.
PEER NETWORK – The peer network allows for the collaborative application of learning and a peer support for business and personal challenges.
WHO IS ACCELERATOR FOR?
· Entrepreneurs who are running high growth or high impact businesses with revenue between $250,000 and up to $2 million
· Entrepreneurs who are ready to “own their own experience”
· Entrepreneurs who take responsibility for their personal and business growth
· Entrepreneurs who aggressively seek out resources
· Entrepreneurs who are driven to achieve the $1 million metric and become ACANEA members within three years
· Entrepreneurs who are committed to learning and growing with others
· Entrepreneurs who embrace the values of ACANEA and Accelerator
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete an application: https://acanea.ca/contact-form/