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Mentoring and internships - trainers
Practical mentorship for women and non-binary coaches
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Funding available
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Deadline
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Location
Canada
Overview
The Programme des apprenties entraîneures des Jeux du Canada supports women coaches through practical, integrated experience in a national multi-sport setting and concludes at the 2027 Canada Games in Quebec City, Quebec. Participants join team preparation, competition, and mentorship throughout the program.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Apprentice coach experience with a provincial or territorial team.
- Mentorship throughout the program.
- Preparation and competition at the 2027 Canada Games.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of interest form
- Support letter from the OPTS
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women (cis and trans) and all non-binary people.
Eligible expenses
- The registered coach licence or certified professional coach title fee.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec City, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Applicants must meet the published eligibility requirements.
- Applications must be submitted with the required support letter and interest form by the deadline.
- The program is designed for women coaches with relevant coaching experience.
How to apply
- Request a support letter from your OPTS.
- Submit the declaration of interest form and the OPTS support letter by 5 November 2025.
Processing and Agreement
- Selection of participants is completed by 31 July 2024.
- Mentors and mentees are matched by 30 September 2024.
- Mid-term evaluation runs from February to March 2025.
- Final evaluation runs from November to December 2025.
Additional information
- The program has a published guideline document for full details.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mentoring and internships - trainers Program
What is the Mentoring and internships - trainers?
The Programme des apprenties entraîneures des Jeux du Canada supports women coaches through practical, integrated experience in a national multi-sport setting and concludes at the 2027 Canada Games in Quebec City, Quebec. Participants join team preparation, competition, and mentorship throughout the program.
Who is eligible for the Mentoring and internships - trainers program?
To be eligible for the Mentoring and internships - trainers program, you must:
Open to women (cis and trans) and all non-binary people.
Mentors need extensive coaching and mentorship experience, plus the registered coach licence or certified professional coach title.
Mentees need high-performance coaching experience and the registered coach licence or certified professional coach title, or be working toward it.
What expenses are eligible under Mentoring and internships - trainers?
Apprentice coach experience with a provincial or territorial team.
Mentorship throughout the program.
Preparation and competition at the 2027 Canada Games.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mentoring and internships - trainers?
You can contact Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) by email at ajohnson@coach.ca or by phone at 613-235-5000 ext. 2391.
Where is the Mentoring and internships - trainers available?
The Mentoring and internships - trainers program is available across Canada.
Is the Mentoring and internships - trainers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mentoring and internships - trainers is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Mentoring and internships - trainers?
Mentoring and internships - trainers is funded by Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)