Mentorship

Whether you’re breaking into tech, transitioning careers, or leveling up into leadership, BWTH mentorship connects you with guidance, support, and a community that helps you move forward with confidence.

Overview of Our Mentorship Programs

At the Black Women in Tech Hub, our mentorship programs are carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of Black women at different stages of their tech careers. Here’s a look at what we offer:

1
New Graduate in Tech Mentorship Program

Target Audience: Recent tech graduates entering the job market.
Focus Areas: Tech path exploration, Job search strategies, portfolio building, interview preparation, and networking.
Benefit: Gain the guidance needed to transition from student to professional with confidence.

2
Tech Career Transition Program

Target Audience: Individuals transitioning from other industries or roles into tech.
Focus Areas: Leveraging transferable skills, Tech path exploration, technical training, reskilling, certifications, and career planning.
Benefit: Navigate the challenges of switching to tech with support from mentors who have made similar transitions.

3
Tech Career Acceleration Program

Target Audience: Professionals looking to advance in their tech careers.
Focus Areas: Leadership skills, specialization in emerging technologies, developing breadth and depth, specialization, networking, and career progression.
Benefit: Get personalized advice on how to climb the career ladder and stay competitive in this industry.

4
Tech Leadership Development Program

Target Audience: Professionals seeking leadership or executive roles in tech.
Focus Areas: Leadership, strategic thinking, team management, and driving innovation.
Benefit: Develop the skills needed to lead teams and influence company-wide decisions in tech.

5
Techpreneur Program

Target Audience: Aspiring tech entrepreneurs or founders of early-stage tech startups.
Focus Areas: Business development, product launch, securing funding, and scaling.
Benefit: Learn how to turn your tech idea into a successful business with guidance from experienced entrepreneurs.

6
Tech Immigrant to Canada Program

Target Audience: Immigrant tech professionals new to the Canadian workforce.
Focus Areas: Credential recognition, job search strategies, networking, and workplace culture.
Benefit: Navigate the Canadian tech landscape with support in adapting to local norms and professional expectations.

Our Mentoring Models and Programs

One-On-One Mentoring

1 hour mentoring weekly or biweekly sessions for 1 to 3 months per mentorship agreement

Group Mentoring

1 hour group mentoring sessions scheduled biweekly for 1 to 3 months

Benefits of Mentoring

For Mentees

Mentees receive tailored advice, helping them make informed decisions in their career and personal growth.

Mentors offer guidance on skill enhancement and learning opportunities.

Mentees gain access to their mentor’s network, opening doors to new professional connections

Regular feedback from mentors helps build confidence, especially in navigating career transitions or leadership roles.

entors help mentees establish and track personal and professional goals.

For Mentors

Mentoring allows mentors to give back to the community and empower the next generation of tech leaders.

Helping someone grow can be extremely rewarding, providing a sense of fulfillment.

Mentoring enhances communication, coaching, and leadership skills.

Engaging with mentees from different backgrounds can provide fresh insights and perspectives, fostering innovation and creativity

Add your mentoring to your record to earn professional credits and open up more career opportunities

Mentoring Testimonials

"We were able to meet highly skilled candidates who brought creativity and a unique perspective to our projects. The Black Women in Tech Hub is an incredible resource for any company committed to diversity."

- Head of Talent Acquisition, InnovateTech

"Partnering with the Black Women in Tech Hub has been one of the best decisions for our diversity recruitment. Not only did we meet amazing talent, but the mentorship and job fairs have helped us foster long-term relationships with candidates."

- Recruitment Manager, TechCorp