SC and NC Virtual Mentors and Career Coaches

IMPORTANT: Mentors/Coaches must be residents of South or North Carolina

Mentor/Coach Volunteer Role & Responsibilities:

Future IT Professionals Mentorship is a virtual program designed to mentor or provide coaching to adults who are attempting to transition to careers in Information Technology or those who need advice navigating their existing technology career path. All mentoring/coaching sessions are free and conducted via Zoom or telephone. Mentors are seasoned professionals and must complete background checks in order to serve as mentors. We also have a counselor on staff to counsel and advise mentees on non-IT related needs. This mentorship program is only offered to residents of Georgia, South and North Carolina. To begin the mentorship assessment process, interested mentees are required to complete our mentorship form.

Mentors/coaches provide advice and guidance to young adults with aspirations of becoming IT professionals. Mentors are active listeners and compassionate professionals with who use their knowledge of the IT industry to help guide young adults who are seeking advice on life and their career path in information technology. For mentees who are already in college majoring in an IT related field or are already working as an IT professional, mentors provide constructive advice to help mentees grow and remain encouraged as they matriculate throughout their journey in the IT field.

Mentors must be able to perform the following effectively:

Mentor adults

Teach or instruct during seasonal IT development group workshops

Share general knowledge about the IT field

Build positive relationships with mentees

FITPM mentors must have the following:

Driver's License

Must be at least 25

Complete Foundation volunteer form and background check

Complete brief orientation or training provided by Foundation

Experience as an IT professional, preferably an IT manager or supervisor