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Tech Career Coach (Volunteer)
Time Commitment: 20 hours per week (remote) Minimum Commitment: 3 months Location: Remote, with optional weekend youth coaching sessions (virtual or in‑person when available)
About Outcome School
Outcome School equips underserved youth with skills → jobs → long‑term mobility. We deliver free, high‑quality tech and workforce development programs that help young people build confidence, gain real skills, and access career‑advancing opportunities. Our volunteers are the heart of this mission, providing mentorship, guidance, and real‑world insight that transforms students’ futures.
Role Overview
The Tech Career Coach supports students as they prepare for real opportunities in the tech workforce. Coaches help learners understand career paths, build professional skills, strengthen their portfolios, and navigate the job search with confidence.
This role blends mentorship, career guidance, coaching, and practical skill‑building — ideal for someone who loves empowering youth and helping them take meaningful steps toward tech careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Career Coaching & Student Guidance
- Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group coaching to help students explore tech career paths.
- Support students in identifying strengths, interests, and potential roles in software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, robotics, product design, game development, and more.
- Help students set realistic goals and create personalized career action plans.
- Resume, Portfolio & Job‑Search Support
- Guide students in building strong resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and project portfolios.
- Offer feedback on student projects, presentations, and professional materials.
- Teach job‑search strategies, including networking, outreach, and application best practices.
- Help students prepare for interviews through mock interviews, practice questions, and confidence‑building exercises.
- Professional Skills Development
- Coach students on essential workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, time management, and professionalism.
- Introduce students to real‑world expectations in remote and hybrid tech environments.
- Share insights from your own career journey to help students understand industry norms and opportunities.
- Student Support & Accountability
- Encourage students to stay engaged, complete assignments, and meet program milestones.
- Provide positive reinforcement, clarity, and motivation throughout their journey.
- Flag challenges early and collaborate with instructors, mentors, and staff to support student success.
- Community Engagement & Representation
- Build trust with students and families through consistent, supportive communication.
- Represent Outcome School with professionalism, warmth, and mission alignment.
- Help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel seen, supported, and capable.
Who Thrives in This Role
- Someone who loves mentoring youth and helping them grow into confident professionals.
- A strong communicator who enjoys coaching, guiding, and encouraging others.
- Mission‑driven and passionate about equity, access, and community uplift.
- Organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Excited about tech careers, workforce development, and helping students break into the industry.
Impact of This Role
Tech Career Coaches directly influence students’ long‑term success. Your guidance helps young people:
- Build confidence and clarity about their future
- Develop professional skills that employers value
- Create resumes, portfolios, and projects that open doors
- Prepare for interviews and real job opportunities
- Move toward meaningful careers and long‑term mobility
This is a role where your mentorship becomes a life‑changing force in a young person’s journey.
