Onyedikachi is a long-standing member of the Africode community who works as a Java Developer and STEM advocate in Abuja, Nigeria. He has worked as an IT support and WordPress developer at Solamith Nigeria Limited, a Software Engineer fellow at … Read More
Become a Mentor
Join Our Personalized Mentorship Programs, Custom Tailored to Help You Guide Aspiring Talents on Their Path to Success
Mentorship Program Curriculum
Introduction
The mentorship program is Africode’s flagship. It is our way of giving back to Africans in the tech industry, by realizing the potential of tech newcomers and leveraging the expertise of tech veterans.
How we support you
Why should you be an Africode Mentor?
Whether you want to share your expertise in networking, career planning, skill development, or academic growth, our mentorship program offers you the platform to guide and support aspiring talents. We are always here to assist you and help you make a meaningful impact on the next generation of tech professionals.
Inculcate Skills
It is a way for you to give back, especially to young Africans who were once in your shoes.
Stay Current
It is a learning opportunity for you to stay connected to students and keep up to date with the latest technologies being taught.
Expand Network
It is a chance to network with our community of mentors and mentees from different companies and schools.
Our Goals
Africode is dedicated to delivering substantial value to mentees by the conclusion of their mentorship program. Each mentee will define a specific end goal, which may include:
Securing a job, internship, or promotion within the tech industry.
Gaining admission to a new Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in a tech field.
Launching a new tech company, program, or product.
Attaining a leadership position in a tech-focused group, club, or program.
Program Benefits
Become a Mentor
The goal of this program is to connect Africans working in the Tech industry with African students aspiring to work in the industry.
- Community Support
- Virtual
- Fully Supported
- Guidance Resources
Program Structure
Rather than a traditional one-on-one mentorship pairing, Africode will implement mentorship pods where each mentor will guide 2-3 mentees. This structure aims to:
Enhance engagement and networking among mentees.
Broaden mentor exposure to diverse backgrounds and personalities.
Increase the number of mentees supported by a fixed mentor cohort.
Minimum Requirements
What is required of you?
Either of the first three:
At least 1 year experience working in a technical role (e.g. software engineer).
At least 1 year into a doctoral or postdoctoral program for a technical field of study (e.g computer science).
At least 1 year into a postdoctoral research role (e.g AI/ML researcher).
And:
Meet with mentee pod at least once a week (virtual).
Provide a monthly report on mentee progress with their goals.
Commit to presenting in at least 1 AfricodeX session during the program.
Our alumni are at:
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Mentors guide and support their mentees by participating in Africode-X sessions, connecting monthly, reviewing progress reports, and engaging in the Africode Forum.
You’ll need to spend about one hour per month with your mentees, plus present at one Africode-X session a year and review their monthly reports.
You should be working in tech with coding experience and be eager to share your knowledge and experiences.
Africode offers resources, community support, and networking opportunities to help you mentor effectively and stay connected.
News
News & Articles
Meet Rediet Woldesenbet, 2022 Africode Mentee of The Year!
Rediet is a student at Drexel University and currently a Business Analyst Intern at Macquarie Investment Management. She is from Ethiopia and has interest in finance, tech innovation, commerce, and travel. About Rediet: Rediet is a raising fourth-year student at … Read More
Jeffrey Asiedu-Brako: 2021/2022 Africode Mentorship Experience
It has always been my passion to be a major player and contributor to the advancement of technology in Ghana and Africa at large. But it was in the year 2020; when I got the privilege of owning a laptop; … Read More
"I am aware of the frustrations associated with graduating from university and the challenge of gaining employment with little or no experience. I find it quite rewarding assisting people who aspire to work in tech. In order to help the mentees who were assigned to me see various aspects of tech and help them make better career decisions, I shared my failures, challenges, and wins (both small and great) with them."
Onyedikachi Ibeabuchi
2022 Africode Mentor of The Year