Black Mentorship Inc.

What Black Mentorship Inc. does

Black Mentorship Inc. (BMI) is a Canadian private nonprofit organization founded in 2020 by Evangeline Chima and headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. The organization delivers mentorship, education, and leadership development programs targeting Black and racialized professionals, immigrants, single mothers, and youth aged 15–25 from equity-deserving communities. Its program portfolio includes the Propel Mentorship Program (1-on-1 mentorship), YouthRISE (paid youth cohort launched October 2025), Employment Services, MomsEmpowered, Corporate Wellness, Career Readiness Series, and Financial Empowerment, alongside recurring workshops and an annual Black History Month programming event series that has drawn 3,000+ attendees.

BMI's technology stack is comparatively light: the organization's employment-services program embeds AI-assisted resume and cover-letter generation, ATS-optimized content creation, AI-driven job matching, AI-powered career assessment, and LinkedIn profile optimization. These capabilities are delivered through third-party AI tooling rather than proprietary models, and there is no disclosed AI research output or differentiated data flywheel. Distribution is built around a self-serve website enrollment layer (with tiered Professional at $99 CAD/year and Champion at $149 CAD/year memberships), a flagship referral partnership with Fedcap Canada (an Ontario Ministry of Labour Service System Manager operating 62+ locations), and an in-person delivery footprint anchored in the Greater Toronto Area and Halton Region.

Commercially, BMI operates as a hybrid nonprofit combining individual subscription revenue, charitable donations (processed via CanadaHelps), corporate sponsorship and CSR funding (TD Bank, Enterprise Holdings, Halton Regional Police, Sheridan College, Jam3, Sagen), and government/employment-services grants channeled through the Fedcap Canada relationship. The organization runs a lean operation with 1–10 employees, supported by a volunteer network, and is overseen by a six-member Board of Directors spanning medicine, mental health advocacy, technology, and youth advocacy.

Name

Black Mentorship Inc.

Legal name

Black Mentorship Inc.

Website

https://blackmentorshipinc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Mentorship and Career Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni, Peer & Community Networking Programs (EDAMAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Leadership, Service Learning & Volunteer-to-Career Pathways (EDAMAKAJ), Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL) (EDAKAMAO)

Keywords

• Professional mentorship services
• Career development programs
• AI literacy training
• Leadership development coaching
• Financial empowerment education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Fees: BMI generates revenue through tiered membership plans: Professional ($99 CAD/year) and Champion ($149 CAD/year), which provide access to programs, mentor matching, discounts on workshops, and directory listings.
2. Donations: BMI accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support its programs and services for Black professionals. Donations are processed through CanadaHelps.
3. Partner Organization Sponsorships: Corporate partners and sponsors (TD Bank, Enterprise Holdings, Government of Canada, etc.) provide financial and in-kind support in exchange for association with BMI's mission and access to diverse talent pools.
4. Government & Employment Services Grants: BMI partners with Fedcap Canada (funded by Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) to deliver employment services, likely supported by government employment program funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Black Mentorship Inc. provides culturally responsive mentorship, AI literacy, career readiness, leadership development, financial empowerment, and youth training programs for racialized and immigrant professionals in Canada. The offering combines 1-on-1 and group mentorship with AI-assisted resume/LinkedIn optimization, digital skills workshops, and corporate wellness training, delivered through both free community programs and paid membership tiers.

Product overview

Black Mentorship Inc. (BMI) operates a multi-program platform focused on empowering racialized and immigrant professionals in Canada through mentorship, AI literacy, and career development. The core offerings include the Propel Mentorship Program (1-on-1 mentorship), YouthRISE (youth empowerment), Employment Services (AI-assisted job placement), MomsEmpowered, Corporate Wellness, Career Readiness Series, and Financial Empowerment. Additional programming includes workshops like Money Moves, Career Strategies, and Leadership and Mentorship workshops, plus Women Unwind wellness sessions. The organization also offers tiered Professional ($99/year) and Champion ($149/year) memberships providing varying levels of program access and benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propel Mentorship Program A 1-on-1 and group mentorship experience connecting racialized and immigrant professionals with experienced industry mentors for career advancement, AI literacy, and leadership development; delivered in cohort format (Summer and Winter).
• YouthRISE A paid youth empowerment program equipping young professionals (ages 15–25) from equity-deserving communities with future-ready digital skills, AI literacy, career pathways, mentorship, and real-world industry exposure.
• Employment Services AI-enhanced employment support providing resume optimization, interview readiness, digital skills training, job matching, and personalized career coaching for job seekers, delivered through BMI's partnership with Fedcap Canada.
• MomsEmpowered A program supporting mothers from equity-deserving communities with flexible professional development, leadership coaching, peer networks, AI skills, mentorship, and career readiness to build resilience and advance careers.
• Corporate Wellness A modular workplace inclusion and emotional intelligence program with four modules helping diverse professionals develop adaptive mindsets, self-awareness, stress management, and leadership skills; delivered on-site at employer locations.
• Career Readiness Series Free hybrid workshops on AI tool usage, digital literacy, ATS-optimized resume building, and adaptive career strategies preparing professionals for the future of work.
• Financial Empowerment Financial literacy and wealth-building education teaching budgeting, investment basics, credit and debt management, and digital financial tools to support long-term economic independence for racialized professionals.
• Professional Membership $99 CAD/year annual membership providing a guaranteed Propel cohort spot, access to one BMI program module per year, 10% workshop discount, BMI Member Directory listing, and a Digital Professional Member LinkedIn badge.
• Champion Membership $149 CAD/year premium membership including everything in Professional plus access to two program modules, industry-matched mentor pairing, 20% workshop discount, annual Champion networking reception, naming in the BMI Annual Impact Report, and a Digital Champion badge for LinkedIn and email signature.
• Money Moves Workshop Online financial literacy workshop teaching banking, credit, debt management, and long-term wealth building for racialized professionals.
• Career Strategies Workshop In-person workshop teaching resume writing, interview preparation, job searching, and career planning skills for racialized and immigrant professionals.
• Leadership and Mentorship Workshop Workshop equipping individuals with leadership skills and mentor-mentee relationship building for personal and professional growth.
• Women Unwind In-person wellness program providing a safe, supportive space for women to focus on mental wellness, self-care, and community building among women from equity-deserving communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Racialized professionals face 2x the unemployment rate of non-racialized peers in Canada, 67% of immigrant professionals are underemployed, and 73% of employers say AI skills are now essential — highlighting the critical market gap BMI addresses.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Fedcap CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFedcap Canada, partnered with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as a Service System Manager (SSM), manages delivery of employment services across 62+ locations in Halton and Hamilton Niagara peninsula. Fedcap refers job seekers to BMI's programs, and BMI refers program completers to Fedcap for career planning, job placement, and 12 months of retention support. Fedcap also provides access to employee and employer support funds for work clothes, equipment, and transportation.
• Perfect Balance ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaul Dubal, Founder of Perfect Balance Consulting and certified EQi assessor and facilitator, co-designed and co-delivers the BMI Corporate Wellness course with Evangeline Chima. The program explores emotional intelligence areas including self-awareness, adaptability, stress management, and inclusive communication. Paul brings EQ-based techniques combined with real-life experience to BMI's workplace wellness programming.
• Halton Regional PoliceminorOthersListed as a valued organizational partner on BMI's partner page. Nature of partnership involves community engagement and support for Black professionals, including joint programming such as The 'Blue and Black' Conversation event series.
• TD BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a valued partner supporting BMI's mission. Likely provides financial sponsorship, employee volunteer programs, and/or diverse talent recruitment collaboration.
• Government of CanadacoreOthersListed as a valued partner providing government funding support for BMI's programs serving equity-deserving communities across Canada.
• Enterprise HoldingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner, potentially providing support through corporate social responsibility initiatives, diverse talent recruitment, or program sponsorship.
• Sheridan CollegeminorOthersListed as a partner. Sheridan College provides facilities for the YouthRISE program and likely collaborates on educational programming for youth from equity-deserving communities.
• Africa CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a valued partner, likely collaborating on community programming and support services for African diaspora professionals in Canada.
• Tropicana Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, likely collaborating on employment services, community development, and support for equity-deserving populations in Ontario.
• SagenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner organization, potentially providing support through corporate social responsibility initiatives or diverse talent programs.
• Jam3minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner organization, potentially providing digital expertise, marketing support, or corporate social responsibility collaboration.
• Unity of SpiritminorOthersListed as a partner organization, likely providing community outreach and support collaboration within faith-based communities.
• Ogo TawaminorOthersListed as a partner organization supporting BMI's mission and community programming for equity-deserving professionals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-mentorship-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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