The Launch Pad Mentorship Program offers two different styles of mentorship in order to accommodate different goals students may wish to reach through the program.
Coffee chats are a great way to start a professional and personal relationship. During coffee chats you are welcome to run it as you please.
| Schedule | A minimum of once a month |
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| Number of mentees | 1-3 mentees per mentor |
| Commitment | A minimum of 4 hours a month |
| Communication | Up to you |
| Location | Up to you - in-person or online |
| Timeline | Late-September → Mid-December and/or Early January → Mid-April |
Some good topics/ideas to explore are:
<aside> <img src="/icons/brightness-high_pink.svg" alt="/icons/brightness-high_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Is this right for you as a mentor? Recommended for individuals who prefer a more intimate mentorship style and foster a close relationship with their mentor.
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Launch Pad tackles challenging technical projects. These projects are not just a chance to do something but is to explore, learn from others and build something interesting.
| Schedule | A minimum of twice a month |
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| Number of mentees | 3-6 mentees per mentor |
| Commitment | A minimum of 4-6 hours a month |
| Communication | Within the team’s communication medium - Discord, Github, Figma |
| Location | Up to you - in-person or online |
| Timeline | Late-September → Mid-December and/or Early January → Mid-April |
Mentors are assigned to a team that offer even more guidance along tech-leads. Mentors have substantial industry experience, they can offer insights into a project’s design, features, managing costs and technical considerations.
Some examples of what mentors can offer:
<aside> <img src="/icons/brightness-high_pink.svg" alt="/icons/brightness-high_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Is this right for you as a mentor? Recommended for individuals who want to gain direct design or programming skills from their mentor.
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