L&D PROGRAM

Copilot Mentorship

Grow together through guidance, shared experience, and meaningful conversations.

2 cohorts per year
6-10 hrs total time
Mentor or mentee
Register for the next cohort ➔

JUMP TO A SECTION

📆 Cohorts

📅Two cohorts each year

Pick the season that fits your schedule. Each cohort runs about 3 months with roughly 6-10 hours total of mentorship time.

🌱 COHORT 1

Spring

Beginning of March ➜ end of May

Registration opens in January

🍂 COHORT 2

Fall

Beginning of September ➜ end of November

Registration opens in July

📩 WATCH FOR THE REGISTRATION WINDOW

We will share the registration form two months before each cohort kicks off. Mid-cohort and post-program surveys help us improve every round

🛠 How it works

Register

Fill in the registration form. P&C matches you based on goals, interests, experience, time zone, and personality

Get matched

We email an introduction once your match is confirmed. Mentees schedule the first meeting.

Meet in Lattice

Create your 1:1s in Lattice. Add a Growth area if you want to track your progress

🧭 Keep in mind

Matching isn't guaranteed

If we can't find a string fit this round, your name stays on the list for the next one

No direct reports

You won't be paired with your manager or your manager's manager to keep things open and unbiased

3-hour time zone limit

Matches stay within a 3-hour difference to keep scheduling manageable

Confidentiality

Prefer not to be paired with someone? Note it on the form - confidentially, no explanation needed

Mentees go first

Mentees schedule the first meeting and create the Lattice 1:1 Proactivity = momentum

One role per cycle

Pick mentor or mentee per round. Switch roles in a future cohort - totally welcome

Eligibility

  • Anyone can join as a mentor or mentee
  • New hires: can register after your 3-month probation
  • 8-month co-ops: eligible after probation (4-month co-ops not eligible)
  • Contractors outside Canada or the U.S.: we'll try our best, but can't guarantee a match

📚 Resources

👩‍🎓Mentee Guide

View this guide to help with tips, expectations, and a goal-setting framework.

👩‍🏫 Mentor Guide

View this guide to read tips on Communication, responsibilities, and how to support your mentee

📋Meeting Templates

Use this as a guide for your first meeting, check-ins, and final session - so nothing gets missed

📝Mentorship Agreement

Download this fillable PDF and sign it together in your first meeting.

💬 Slack

Ask questions, share wins, swap tips. You'll added to the right channel after matches are confirmed

Mentors Lounge

Share tips, swap stories, and support each other

#mentors-lounge

Mentees Hub

Ask questions, share ideas, grow together

#mentees-hub

🔉Not in the channel yet?

Message Mariana or Rachel, and we'll get you added

What out team is saying

"Wonderful mentor"

On Ed Anisko

"Great discussions - he helped me feel more confident in my growth"

On Brian Draijer

"From day one, our conversations felt comfortable and approachable. He was genuinely invested in helping me grow - sharing knowledge, project ideas, and career advice"

On Giancarlo Camilko

Questions about the CoPilot Mentorship Program?


Rachel Hunsinger

People & Culture Experience Specialist

rachel.hunsinger@rdbrck.com

Mariana Bretado

People Development and Design Specialist

mariana.bretado@rdbrck.com