"There cannot be equity in society without equity in data collection, curation, and decisions."
Women in Big Data FoundersGeneral Description: The Emerging Technologist Mentoring Program provides skill and leadership development for those engaged in the fields of data science, or any computing technology. Whether you are fresh out of school, pivoting from another field, or looking for career advancement within your field, this program pairs you with experienced mentors from a wide variety of technology backgrounds.
Logistics: This is a three month program starting in June 2022. Mentor and mentee will meet virtually for a minimum of six one hour sessions.
Language and Time Zone: This program allows mentees and mentors to match on language preference, and mentoring pairs can agree on the time of their meeting.
Program Offering: We are currently accepting applications for our summer session which starts in early June.
Mentee Eligibility: This program is open to members of any WiBD chapter with a strong motivation to grow professionally.
Mentor Eligibility: This program is open to members from any WiBD chapter, with 5+ years expertise in technology, leadership, interpersonal, and/or business strategic skills.
Contact mentoring@womeninbigdata.org for more information.
Interested in joining this program - Click on these links to apply as either a MENTEE or MENTOR.
​Not yet a WiBD Member but interested in this mentoring program? Successful registration in this program will enroll you in Women in Big Data. Membership is free.
General Description: The Emerging Technologist Mentoring Program provides skill and leadership opportunities for those engaged in the fields of data science, or any computing technology. Whether you are fresh out of school, pivoting from another field, or looking for career advancement within your field, this program pairs you with experienced mentors from a wide variety of technology backgrounds.
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