Tech Talks, Financial Empowerment & Community Wins | October 2024 ??

We’re excited ?? to announce a series of incredible events this October, designed to inspire and elevate your tech journey. Whether you’re diving into design, enhancing your career, or giving back, we’ve got something for everyone!

Join our Slack ???? to connect with our community, apply for exclusive job opportunities, and learn about other events happening in a city near you.

Eliminate Food Insecurity with Fresh Produce in NYC ?? ?? ?? & Increase your Investing Savvy with JP Morgan & Chase ??

?? Grassroots Grocery: Produce Party Event ?? October 12th | 9 AM EST

Give back to the community! Join us for our Produce Party event with Grassroots Grocery , where we’ll be volunteering to provide groceries to vulnerable communities in the Bronx and Harlem. Let’s make a difference together with Daniel Zauderer and his organization! We'd like to thank Ardis Carlos for championing this partner event.

If your company is in Benevity, you can submit your volunteer time in their portal.

Learn more here .

?? Financial Savvy: Investing 101 with JP Morgan & Chase ?? October 16th | 6 PM EST

Looking to take control of your financial future? Join us for a Financial Savvy: Investing 101 session with JP Morgan & Chase. Learn the fundamentals of investing and how to make informed decisions to grow your wealth. We'd like to thank Wendy Velazquez for making this possible!

Learn more here .

Our Virtual Series Continues ... Journey into Design & Research ?? ??.

?? Getting Started with Figma with Lauren Tillar | ?? October 8th | 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST Join Lauren Tillar, Senior UI/UX Designer at Patients and Purpose, as she takes you through the essentials of Figma, the go-to tool for user interface design. Perfect for those looking to strengthen their design skills and navigate the world of UI/UX!

Learn more here .

?? Product Design with Malik Jones-Robinson | ?? October 9th | 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST Learn the ins and outs of product design with Malik Jones-Robinson, Product Designer at Uber Freight. Gain insights on how to shape user experiences, build impactful products, and thrive in a dynamic design role!

Learn more here .

?? Mastering the User Journey with Tirelle Barron | ?? October 10th | 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST Explore how to map out exceptional customer experiences using Miro with Tirelle Barron, founder of The Barron Review . If you're interested in design thinking and crafting seamless user journeys, this is the session for you!

Learn more here .

?? Join Us at BITS 2024!

Our founder, Chanel Power ???? , will be speaking at BITS 2024—the Bletchley Institute ’s Technology Summit.

Discover lightning sessions, panels, and workshops on practical tech applications, innovative solutions, and emerging trends at BITS 2024. Whether you're into machine learning, game design, or career development, learn from industry leaders and connect with like-minded professionals. Don’t miss this chance to expand your skills and explore new ideas!

We'd like to thank TeLisa D. for being a champion and creating spaces for technologists to grow, connect and inspire each other.

?? Date: October 24, 2024?? Location: NYC, in partnership with Flatiron School

Want to attend? Comment “I want to attend BITS 2024” below and we’ll send you a free ticket!

Learn more here .

?? Celebrate Our Nomination!

We are excited to share that Mentor Me Collective has been nominated by WomenTech Network for the Women in Tech Global Awards 2024 in the Community Initiative of the Year category. We are grateful for this recognition and are committed to continuing our mission to inspire and empower underrepresented talent in tech.

Help us win by visiting our Nomination Page and sharing it on Linkedin.

Use these hashtags: #WTGA2024 #WomenTech, #WomenInTech, and #TechAwards

?? Grow with Google Scholarship Program: Global Impact!

?? Celebrate Wins with our Google Scholars!

As we approach the final month of our Grow with Google Scholarship program, we’re reflecting on the incredible journey of our scholars. We distributed 475 scholarships to transitioning technologists across 10+ countries and 5 continents.

Here’s what some of them had to say:

• Shonta P. (AMER Scholar): "This experience has been absolutely incredible. The community and weekly sessions have been instrumental in helping me grow and learn. I previously had trouble completing courses on my own --and this has made an amazing difference in my learning."
• Dominic O. (EMEIA Scholar): "Hands-on troubleshooting sessions were my favorite. They reignited my passion for IT and helped me develop crucial problem-solving skills."
• Kellee M. (AMER Scholar & Track Lead): "Finding community and helping others learn has been the highlight of this program for me."
• Stephen N. (EMEIA Scholar): "I’ve learned the importance of both technical skills and soft skills like communication and teamwork."

Interested in becoming a scholar? Email us at [email protected] .

Subject Line: GWG Scholarship Inquiry (Winter 2025)

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Thank you for being part of our journey and supporting our mission to create impactful opportunities in tech. We look forward to continuing to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of innovators.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates, events, and opportunities from the Collective!

Together, we’re building a future where everyone can thrive in tech. ??

Until next time, The Mentor Me Collective Team

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