Bridge Builders

Mentorship Program

The Bridge Builders Mentorship Program is designed to provide underrepresented tech professionals with the opportunity to build a relationship with and learn from senior executives. Mentors will have the opportunity to share their learned and lived experiences to help mid-level Minority tech professionals advance in their careers.

Program Overview

 

  • Participating mentors are matched with 1-3 mentees.
  • Small group mentoring sessions are mandatory monthly for six months; 1:1 mentoring is optional
  • The time commitment is flexible but can range from 1-4 hours per month
  • A volunteer group coordinator will manage scheduling and communications.
  • The recommended meeting format is a hybrid model, involving a combination of virtual and in-person meetings.

Mentee Qualifications

 

  • Must be a minority tech professional
  • Required title or position: Supervisor or above
  • Manage staff of 1-3 people
  • Must report to an executive director and above
Become A Mentee

Mentor Qualifications

 

  • Required title or position: Executive Director, VP, C-Suite, Managing Partner, or Board Director
  • Must be available for at least one hour per month for mentoring sessions.
  • Must supervise at least five direct reports.
Become A Mentor