General Description: This program, open to Canberra members only, provides mentoring services to gain new skills, navigate transitions, and/or advance an existing technology career. Particular focus is given to areas such as: Starting A New Career in IT, Job Searching Skills, Career Advancement Strategy, Data Science and Analytics, Business Analytics, Product Management, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, or Leadership and Management.

Logistics: This is a 12-week in-person program. Mentors and mentees are expected to meet for three one-hour sessions over the course of the program.

Language and Time Zone: This program is conducted in English, and mentoring pairs can agree on the time of their meetings.

Program Offering: We are currently accepting applications for the cohort that starts in March 2023 and concludes in May 2023. Participants who successfully complete the program will be recognised with a certificate of participation.

Mentee Eligibility: This program is open only to members from the Women in Big Data Canberra chapter, who have 2+ years professional technology expertise, and a strong motivation to grow professionally.

Mentor Eligibility: This program is open only to members from the Women in Big Data Canberra chapter, who have 8+ years professional technology experience, and have an expertise in any of the following areas: Starting A New Career in IT, Job Searching Skills, Career Advancement Strategy, Data Science and Analytics, Business Analytics, Product Management, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, and/or Leadership and Management. Previous mentoring or professional employee management experience is preferred.

Contact mentoring@womeninbigdata.org for more information.

Interested in joining this program – Click on these links to apply as either a MENTEE or MENTOR.