Make a Difference, Become a Mentor (Step into Tech)!

Step into Tech, a paid work-based learning opportunity connecting justice involved and impacted individuals 18-35 to pathways in to careers in tech. Sign up to volunteer as a mentor!

Why: Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development for several reasons including but not limited to supporting a mentee's growth, serving as a source of knowledge, helping to set goals, maintaining accountability, offering encouragement, and making connections.

Who: An important part of UNITE-LA’s mission is to improve career and post-secondary outcomes for L.A.’s youth and young adults through college access, career pathway, workforce programming and job/internship opportunities.

What to Expect: We will host a volunteer orientation and provide instruction before meeting with participants.

The mentor (YOU):

• Provide support and guidance with resumes, interviewing skills, professional development, and career and education guidance.
• Will support the participant with personal and professional development as needed
• Will provide feedback to the student with actionable plans to further their career goals
• Each mentor session should take no more than 1 hour

What's Required:

• Time Commitment: 3 Virtual Sessions, 60 minutes each. Scheduled twice over the 5-week period (March 11th - April 17th), and a third time after.
• No tech background required.
• Volunteer mentors for Step into Tech must possess patience, empathy, and a willingness to guide individuals through their career journey.
• Commitment to meetings and open communication are essential.
• Passion for supporting young adults on their pathway to success