Acceleration Program For mentors
Acceleration Program · Mentors

Make a meaningful impact through mentorship

A 6-month mentorship program connecting experienced tech professionals with women at the early stages of their tech careers who are seeking clarity, direction and confidence to grow.

You support mentees through structured conversations, shared professional experience and practical career guidance. Focused on perspective, decision-making and real-world insight, not teaching tools or theory.

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Fully online, with optional community events.
900+career stories
30,000+community
20+countries
700+mentors so far
Acceleration Program mentors and mentees
What’s included

What you get as a mentor

Free of charge. Mentors are not asked to pay to take part.

01

Mentorship onboarding course

A short onboarding course before the program starts, so you know how mentoring works here and go into your first conversation prepared.

02

A structure that does the admin

Matching, goal-setting and check-ins are handled for you, so your time goes into the conversations that matter.

03

Access to the community

Connect with other mentors, HR consultants and mentees across 20+ countries.

04

Monthly online events

Career, leadership and community sessions. All optional, all included.

05

Impact you can actually see

Six months of watching someone gain direction and confidence, and your own experience becoming useful to somebody else.

Focus areas

Mentors typically bring experience from one or more of these areas.

Software & Engineering

Back-end Development Front-end Development Full-stack Development QA / Testing Cyber Security

Data & Analytics

Data Analytics Data Science

Product, Design & Management

Product Management Product Design (UX/UI) IT Project Management Business Analysis
Don’t see your exact role? You don’t need to fit perfectly into one category. Describe your background in your own words on the form.

Six months, structured

Month 1

Getting started

Onboarding, orientation, mentor matching and goal-setting.

Months 2-5

Mentorship and growth

1:1 mentoring, ongoing support from our team and optional community events.

Month 6

Reflection and next steps

Review progress, sharpen direction and define what comes next.

Time commitment: 12+ hours across six months, roughly 2-3 hours a month of 1:1 conversations, plus optional events. Designed to be manageable alongside full-time work.
Key dates

Program timeline

1 September

Admissions open

Applications for mentees, mentors and HR partners go live.

15 October

Admissions close

Last call. No applications accepted after this date.

18 – 23 October

Selection results

You hear back on your application and confirm your place.

29 October

Opening event (optional)

The program starts together, in one room.

29 October – 13 November

Matchmaking

You are paired with a mentee whose track and goals fit your experience.

April 14

Certificates and closing

Six months in, the edition closes together.

What our mentors say

“My involvement in the Women Go Tech program has reinforced my belief that knowledge only gains real value when it is shared. Being a Mentor is one of the most rewarding experiences. I have a genuine impact on others’ development, I see their progress, and I watch them gain confidence in the industry.”

Natalia ChojnackaIT & Data Manager

“I joined Women Go Tech because I believe mentorship can make the difference between doubt and direction. Having someone to ask, challenge, and support you early on is invaluable, and I wanted to be that person for someone else.”

Valeria DikonovaProduct Designer at UpCloud

“Mentoring often feels like a solitary experience, just you and your mentee navigating challenges without a broader support system. This program changed that experience completely. It introduced a dynamic, cross-track community where mentors and mentees could connect, share insights, and lift each other up.”

Vitalija BartusevičiūtėSenior Consultant, Data Engineer

This is for you if…

Four signs the mentor role is the right fit.

You have several years of professional experience in tech, typically 3+.

You feel comfortable reflecting on your career path and sharing lessons learned.

You enjoy guiding thinking and decision-making rather than teaching tools.

You are interested in mentorship, leadership or community contribution.

Our partners

Vinted Rockwell Automation Luminor KAYAK Accenture Tesco Technology
Community

This is how our community looks like

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Women Go Tech community
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Women Go Tech community
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FYI

Good to know before you join

Is there a fee for mentors?

No. Taking part as a mentor is free of charge.

How much time does it actually take?

12+ hours across six months, roughly 2-3 hours a month of 1:1 conversations, plus optional events. It is designed to be manageable alongside full-time work.

Do I need previous mentoring experience?

No. You get a mentorship onboarding course and role-specific training before the mentoring starts.

What is expected of me?

Regular 1:1 conversations with your mentee, honest feedback and your professional perspective. Not teaching tools or theory.

How are mentors matched with mentees?

We match on track, goals and experience after admissions close.

When does the next edition start?

1 September – admissions open. Applications for mentees, mentors and HR partners go live.
15 October – admissions close. No applications accepted after this date.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Interested in becoming a mentor?

If you are an experienced tech professional who wants to contribute thoughtfully and support women in tech through mentorship, we would love to hear from you.

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