DIGITAL JOB
CENTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Are you passionate about empowering young people and shaping their future careers? WITU Digital Job Centre is inviting dedicated mentors to join our Work Readiness Mentorship Program. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by guiding young minds, sharing your expertise, and preparing them for success in the digital job market.
ABOUT US
Women in Technology Uganda (WITU) empowers young women through digital skills, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support to help them build sustainable livelihoods. We focus on tech careers and business growth, aiming to economically empower 200,000 women by 2026, including female refugees and Persons with Disabilities, while creating 100,000 jobs through our online Digital Job center called Elevate Her Platform.
To get started on this 3 to 6 months mentorship program, you will be matched to mentees to offer well informed guidance on their career path.
As a mentor, you will provide:
- Guidance and Insight: Share your career journey, industry expertise, and practical skills to help mentees understand the realities of the professional world.
- Personalized Support: Provide tailored advice, recognizing mentees' unique strengths and aspirations.
- Skill Development: Offer hands-on training in CV writing, interview prep, networking, and communication.
- Motivation and Encouragement: Help mentees overcome barriers and believe in their potential.
- Network Building: Introduce mentees to professional contacts and opportunities.
- Role Modeling: Serve as an example of professionalism and digital career success.
- Safeguarding: Uphold the standards of the WITU Safeguarding Policy at all times.