Mentor with EmpatheTechs
Share your experience. Grow someone’s confidence.
Help women from non-traditional backgrounds break into tech with empathy, practical guidance, and real-world perspective. We’ll match you with mentees who align with your strengths and availability.
What mentoring with us looks like
A match that respects your time
Tell us your focus areas and availability. We’ll connect you with mentees whose goals fit your experience.
Structure without rigidity
Use our lightweight framework for goal-setting and check-ins—then mentor in a way that feels authentic to you.
A community that supports mentors too
You’re not mentoring alone. Join a network of women in tech who share resources, encouragement, and best practices.
How you’ll make an impact
Ways to mentor with EmpatheTechs
Mentor matching
Get paired with mentees based on goals, role interests, and experience level—so your guidance is immediately relevant.
Structured mentorship programs
Support mentees through a guided experience with milestones, accountability, and reflection—built for real life schedules.
Workshops & education
Host or co-host sessions on topics like interviewing, portfolio building, leadership, and navigating career transitions.
Community connection
Be present in our community spaces—answer questions, share resources, and model what belonging in tech can look like.
Mentor FAQs
A few common questions from prospective mentors. If you don’t see yours here, reach out—we’re happy to help.
Who can be a mentor?
Anyone with professional experience in tech (or a tech-adjacent role) who can offer supportive, actionable guidance. We welcome mentors across roles and seniority levels.
How much time does mentoring take?
Many mentors meet 1–2 times per month, plus light async check-ins. You choose your capacity and we’ll match accordingly.
Do I need to be a manager or senior leader?
No. Early- and mid-career mentors are incredibly valuable—especially for mentees navigating their first roles, interviews, or career pivots.
What kinds of mentee goals will I support?
Common goals include breaking into tech, building confidence, interview prep, portfolio reviews, workplace communication, and leadership growth.
How do matches work?
We use your preferences (roles, topics, identity considerations, and availability) to create a thoughtful match—then provide a simple kickoff guide.
What support do mentors get?
You’ll have access to templates, suggested session structures, and a mentor community for sharing resources and asking questions.
Ready to mentor?
Become the person you needed at the start.
If you’re excited to support women entering and growing in tech, we’d love to meet you. Tell us your interests and availability and we’ll follow up with next steps.