Speed Mentoring Event: Pathway to Professional Engineer

Pathway to Professional Engineer - Speed Mentoring Event

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Location:

• In-Person at Fionn MacCool's Richmond Hill (25 York Blvd #135, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3J6)

* Venue space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. (Light snacks will be provided.)

Registration: https://peo_speed_mentoring.eventbrite.ca

Event Information:

Are you thinking about becoming a Professional Engineer license? 

Are you a prospective engineer, student, or EIT looking for guidance, insights, and networking opportunities to become a licensed engineer and advance your professional journey?

Are you an internationally trained or internationally educated engineer trying to understand how your experience fits into the licensing pathway in Canada—unsure where to start or feeling uncertain about the process? 

Are you someone interested in pursuing engineering as a profession and looking to better understand the engineering world and how the licensing system works? 

Are you a P.Eng. who mentors EITs—or someone who wants to give back to the engineering community by sharing your experiences, insights, and lessons learned? Looking to connect with and support the next generation of engineers, while also gaining fresh perspectives and expanding your professional network? 

If any of these resonate with you, we’re here for you—and we’ve tailored this event just for you. 

From PEO York Chapter Mentorship & EIT Committee, we personally invite you to our Speed Mentoring Event—an exciting opportunity for both Engineers and EITs to connect, learn, and grow together in a dynamic setting. Come with your doubts and questions—leave with clarity! 

This is a supportive and welcoming space created to guide, connect, and empower engineers at every stage of their journey. This event is more than just an information session—it is a platform built by engineers, for engineers, designed to bridge the gap and support prospective engineers in overcoming challenges, gaining clarity, and successfully transitioning into the profession. 

At PEO York Chapter, we are here to support you. This event is designed to help you solve problems, gain direction, and thrive in your professional journey. As engineers, this is also our opportunity to come together, learn from one another, support one another, to build a strong network, develop meaningful professional relationships., and grow—not just as an individual, but also as part of a stronger engineering community. 

We look forward to supporting you on your journey. Here is what you can expect from this unique event:

• Learn about the licensing process: Receive answers and solutions to your questions. Understand the new licensing process and where to start.

• Breakout Mentoring Sessions: Participate in small-group discussions where you'll be paired with experienced P.Eng. mentors. Bring your questions challenges, and goals—this is your opportunity to have real conversations and receive personalized guidance. 

• Gain Valuable insights: Get answers to your burning questions, seek advice on profession progression, and learn about industry trends from seasoned professionals. 

• Expand Your Network: Build meaningful connections with fellow engineers and EITs who share your passion for engineering excellence.

• Enhance Your Professional Development: Receive guidance and mentorship on how to get licensed and leverage the achievement to seize opportunities in your discipline.

• Connect with licensed engineers: Meet and engage with experienced engineers who have all been through the licensing process and have a wealth of knowledge and expertise across various engineering disciplines.

Event Breakdown:

1:30 - 1:35 pm  Opening Remarks
1:35 - 2:00 pm  Brief Introduction to the Licensing Process
2:00 - 2:15 pm  Licensing Process Q&A
2:15 - 3:00 pm  Speed Mentoring Sessions
3:00 - 3:30 pm  Professional Networking
 

Regards, 
 

Nihar Trivedi, P. Eng.
Director, Mentorship & EIT
PEO York Chapter


*By registering and attending In-Person PEO York Chapter events, attendees acknowledge the voluntary compliance of all host venue safety policies and local Public Health Requirements. Your participation is voluntary, PEO and PEO York Chapter decline any responsibilities and liabilities to event participants. Attendees also acknowledge and give PEO York Chapter full consent to use, reproduce and publish photos taken during the event.

*Each licence holder should determine whether an event is relevant to their practice. Only practice relevant activities are appropriate for PEAK continuing knowledge hours. Please consult PEAK program requirements on PEO website for more details.