OLIVE BRANCH MENTORSHIP
"The Workforce is broken. We're concerned about the future"
- Shannon Knelsen, CEO
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Mentorship Matching & Leadership Development
Mental Health Support Services
Educational Initiatives & “Canadian Experience” Opportunities
Community Integration & Integenerational Programming
Implement structured mentorship programming both virtually and in-person focusing on career guidance, skill development, and professional growth tailored for Generation-Z and Millennials emerging leaders.
Offer continuous mental health support through a 24-hour crisis line, support groups, and mental health resources, all supervised by trained professionals to ensure participants can manage stress and build resilience.
Facilitate practicum placements in partnership with colleges & universities. Support the academic and professional growth of participants, bridging the gap between international education and Canadian professional standards.
Diverse intergenerational community events & residential programming. Establish volunteer opportunities that foster a sense of community, and build strong support system for newcomers and emerging leaders navigating the future of the workforce together.
WHO WE ARE
Our Vision
VISION
Harnessing the integration of a strengths-based approach when leveraging the modern skills, technology advancements, interests, priorities, and values of the younger generation in the workforce.
Our Mission
MISSION
Fostering a safe, supportive, inclusive and collaborative community that focuses on the education and skills development of emerging generations and newly established professionals to the workforce in Canada.
Our Values
VALUES
Intergenerational, Intercultural, Interpersonal & Interprofessional development through peer support and mentorship for emerging, and internationally trained professionals with a desire to work in the
public sector.
OBM'S OPTIONS
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BECOME A MENTOR
Are you established in your career? Do you want to make a difference AND change people's lives?
We are committed to creating a community where everyone can embrace their true selves, shape their own future, and contribute to a better world.
Strategic Vision
OBM Inc. has recognized that we are currently navigating in a society where we are operating as “the most connected, yet seemingly disconnected version of humanity we have ever seen.”
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OBM Inc. feels that it is due time that we get back to the “elder millennial” basics of building human & community connections.
We want to work towards having a better understanding the lived human experiences young emerging professionals, and newcomers to Canada are navigating in a post-pandemic society.
OBM Inc. feels that this is a top priority for local municipalities, provincial and federal government, to ensure that we are developing capable, confident leaders who are emerging into the public and social service systems and
OUR 5 PILLARS OF PRACTICE
1. Intergenerational & Multicultural Mentorship
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2. Collaborative Education & Progressive Leadership
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3. Dynamic Volunteer Programming & Community Integration
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4. Mental Health Support Services & Community Resource Connection
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5. Research, Grant Funding & Technology Integration & Innovation