Out in Tech U’s Mentorship Program pairs LGBTQ+ youth aged 17-24 with tech professionals from Out in Tech’s membership. Each mentee will learn a mix of technical and professional skills needed for launching a successful career.

Our admissions team makes sure to create pairs that make the most sense for our mentees. They work together to create fun and inspiring projects, attend panel discussions to hear from other tech professionals and build lasting relationships based on mutual respect and interests.

Our program is entirely virtual and open to residents all over the United States.

Anyone between the ages of 17-24 is welcome to apply to be a mentee. We encourage any students interested in programming, data, or design to apply (and no previous experience or coursework is necessary to apply). Those applying for the NYC mentorship program should live in the New York Metro area. Remote mentees can be anywhere.

Mentors are expected to commit approximately 3 hours per week, with 2 hours dedicated to meeting with your mentee (these can be blocked together, or as two 1-hour sessions). One hour is dedicated to developing students' career-oriented skills to prepare them for the working world (e.g., information about career paths, interviewing skills, and resume building); the second hour is dedicated to building the student's project (see below for more information).

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Last Updated: 07/26/23