Mentorship and Networking Platform - MentorNeko
Mentorship and networking for Toronto's Project Professionals
Your next opportunity usually arrives through a person, not a posting. The PMI Toronto Chapter runs a mentorship and networking platform that connects you with the people who make those opportunities possible, at no cost beyond your membership.
Eleven networking groups are live now. Our structured mentorship program opens in late 2026.
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Networking groups are open now, matching begins on September 15, 2026
Rather than dropping every member into one general pool, we run networking groups you choose for yourself. Some are built around an industry, some around a practice area, some around where you are in your career. Join the ones that fit, and we introduce you to other members inside them.
You pick the groups. Browse what is running and join up to three at a time. More groups means more introductions.
Each group runs at its own pace. Some meet often, others occasionally. The group tells you its rhythm before you join, so you can size the commitment.
Conversations, not obligations. Most introductions turn into a short call or a coffee, usually around 30 minutes. You and the other member decide the format.
Leave whenever you want. Pause or leave any group at any time, without losing your account or your other groups.
Because the groups are specific, the conversations start further along. You are not explaining what you do from scratch. You are talking to someone who already works in that world.
Groups running now
By industry
Construction and Engineering
Coffee intros for members working in construction, engineering, and the built environment.
Government
Coffee intros for members working in government, public sector, and broader public service roles.
Healthcare
Coffee intros for members working in healthcare, life sciences, and related fields.
IT & Technology
Coffee intros for members working in IT, software, and technology roles.
By practice area
Agile and Product Development
Coffee intros for members working in Agile delivery, product management, and product development.
PMO
Coffee intros for members working in or supporting a Project Management Office.
By career stage
New Members
For members who joined in the last few months. Get paired with a longer-tenured member to help you settle in.
New Project Managers
For members early in their PM career. Connect with peers who are figuring it out alongside you.
Open to everyone
Coffee Rounds
Monthly 1:1 coffee intros to meet other chapter members across industries and career stages.
PMP Study Group
Introduction to other members looking to study for the PMP. If you are currently studying for it, or recently earned your certification and want to connect with others going through the process, this group is for you!
AI Interests
Coffee intros for members interested in AI's impact on project management and their field.
The lineup will change, on purpose
We are treating the group list as something to keep tuning rather than something to set once. We will trial topics, keep the ones that draw people, and retire the ones that do not.
So expect the list to look different in six months. If there is a group you want and do not see, tell us. We cannot run everything, but member requests are the main input into what we add next.
The mentorship program opens in late 2026
Our structured mentorship program returns in the fourth quarter of 2026, pairing Mentors and Mentees for a guided development relationship built around defined goals, session structure, and progress milestones.
We ran a mentorship pilot from 2024 through June 2026 and learned a great deal from the mentors and mentees who took part. This next iteration applies those lessons on a platform purpose built for the work.
Create your account now to join a networking group, and you will be first to hear when mentorship applications open. No separate sign up required.
Who can join
Mentorship and networking are complimentary benefits of PMI Toronto Chapter membership. Whether you are early in your project management career or a seasoned Project Manager with a PMP® certification, both programs are open to you.
- Active PMI Toronto Chapter membership
- Access opens as soon as your membership record syncs from PMI Global, usually within a few days of joining or renewing. The 45 day waiting period our previous platform required no longer applies.
- Register with the email address on your PMI.org profile, so we can match your chapter membership
Not a member yet? Join the PMI Toronto Chapter to access this and every other chapter member benefit. Membership lapsed? Renew here.
How to get started
- Create your account using the email address on your PMI.org profile
- Complete your profile, including your background, interests, and what you hope to get out of a conversation
- Browse the available groups and join the ones that fit
- Watch for your first introduction on that group's cadence
Your profile does the work. The more specific you are about your experience and your goals, the better your introductions inside each group.
About the platform
Our mentorship and networking programs run on MentorNeko, a mentoring and networking platform built for professional associations and their chapters. MentorNeko is a product of NekoTech Ventures Inc., an independent software vendor engaged by the PMI Toronto Chapter to deliver these programs.
We chose it because association chapters run on volunteer time. Matching, reminders, and reporting happen automatically rather than consuming a committee's evenings, which means the program keeps running consistently for you.
You can read how networking introductions work on the platform, review the participant guide, or review MentorNeko's security practices and privacy policy before you register.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between networking groups and the mentorship program?
Networking groups introduce you to other members who share an interest or an industry, for short conversations with no ongoing commitment. The mentorship program pairs a Mentor and a Mentee for a structured development relationship over several months. Groups are open now. Mentorship opens in late 2026. Both run on the same platform and the same account.
Is there a cost?
No. Both programs are included with your PMI Toronto Chapter membership.
Am I enrolled automatically?
No. Introductions go only to members who ask for them. You create an account and join the groups you want.
Which group should I join?
Start with the one that matches your day job, then add Coffee Rounds if you want introductions from outside your field. New to the chapter or early in your career? New Members and New Project Managers are built for exactly that, and you can be in those alongside an industry group.
How many groups can I join?
Up to three at a time, for now. You can leave a group and join a different one at any time, so the limit is on how many you hold at once rather than how many you try over a year.
How often will I get an introduction?
It depends on the groups you join. Each group tells you its cadence before you join, and most currently introduce once a month, on the third Tuesday. Cadence is set per group and can change over time.
How are matches made?
Within a group, the platform considers your profile, professional background, seniority, stated interests, and who you have already met.
How much time does this take?
Around 30 minutes per introduction. You choose the format and schedule with the other member, and you control the volume by how many groups you join.
What if the group I want does not exist?
Tell us. We are actively adding and retiring groups based on what members ask for, so requests genuinely shape the lineup.
What happens if a group I joined is retired?
We will let you know, and your other groups carry on unaffected. Retiring a group usually means too few members joined for it to produce good introductions, so we would rather move those members somewhere busier than leave them waiting.
Can I pause or leave?
Yes, at any time. Pause or leave individual groups without affecting your other groups, your account, or your profile.
What happened to the previous platform?
Our 2024 to 2026 mentorship pilot ran on a different platform and concluded on June 12, 2026. Accounts and matches from that pilot did not carry over. Everyone starts fresh on MentorNeko, including members who took part in the pilot.
I just joined the chapter. When can I start?
As soon as your membership record reaches the platform. Chapter rosters sync from PMI Global, so it usually takes a few days after you join or renew before you can register. If it has been longer than a week, let us know and we will look into it.
Can I claim PDUs?
PDUs are self reported through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements System. The chapter does not track attendance or report on your behalf. Networking and mentoring conversations may qualify under Education: Informal Learning or Giving Back, depending on your discussion and your certification requirements. Review PMI's PDU guidance to determine what applies to you. The PMI Toronto Chapter offers no warranty regarding PDU eligibility for any program activity.
I am having trouble with my account.
Check the MentorNeko help centre first, since most questions are answered there. For anything specific to your chapter membership or eligibility, reach us through the PMI Toronto contact form.
Program terms
Networking groups and the mentorship program are complimentary benefits of chapter membership, offered on an as-is basis.
- We may add, rename, merge, pause, or retire any group at any time, and may change how often a group runs. Changes will not always be announced in advance.
- Introductions depend on who joins a group and who is active in a given cycle. Where a group has few participants, introductions may be infrequent or may not occur. We cannot guarantee that you will receive an introduction, or that any particular introduction will lead to a meeting.
- Requests for new groups are welcome and genuinely shape what we run, but we cannot commit to launching any specific group.
- We may modify or discontinue either program at any time.
- We facilitate introductions between members. We do not screen, vet, or endorse individual members, and we do not supervise the conversations that follow. Apply the same judgment you would with any professional contact, and tell us if a member's conduct concerns you.
- Access requires active PMI Toronto Chapter membership. Access ends when membership lapses.
- Your use of the platform is also subject to MentorNeko's terms of service and privacy policy.
- The PMI Toronto Chapter offers no warranty regarding PDU eligibility for any program activity.
Ready to meet other PMI Toronto Chapter members?
Your next mentor, collaborator, or referral is already a PMI Toronto member. Pick a group and the introductions start.
Looking for more ways to connect? Browse upcoming chapter events and volunteer opportunities.
