👥Mentorship with ReDI Connect How it works
With ReDI Connect, our ReDI Mentorship Program, you have the opportunity to connect with professionals from the tech industry who can support you with your career development.
Before we dive in, let's break down the definitions so you know who’s who in this mentoring journey:
👩🏽💻 What Is a Mentee?
As a mentee, you can:
Seek guidance and career advice
Discuss challenges you're facing during your ReDI course or working on your job readiness.
Explore your next steps in tech guided by someone experienced
🧑🏽🏫 What Is a Mentor?
A mentor is a professional who volunteers their time to support you with:
Struggles you may have during your ReDI course
Navigating the job or internship search
Exploring different tech roles or planning your career path
🌐 What is ReDI Connect
ReDI Connect is a dedicated platform designed to facilitate the mentorship program at ReDI School. It serves as a central hub for both students and alumni to connect with experienced professionals.
Its primary functions are:
Mentee Registration: It allows students to sign up as mentees and create their profiles.
Mentor Search: It provides a searchable database of available mentors, which students can filter to find a good match based on their professional goals and interests.
Application Management: It enables mentees to apply for mentorships, track the status of their applications,
Track mentorship: it allows mentors to manage their ongoing mentorship relationships and track their sessions.
It’s a safe and supportive environment designed to help you find the right mentor and get the most out of your learning and career journey.
Whether you're looking for guidance on your career, help with job applications, or just someone to brainstorm your next career steps with — ReDI Connect is where it all begins.
✅ Steps to Get Started:
Sign up as a mentee on ReDI Connect
Verify your email address, and watch the short onboarding tutorial from Sign-up complete email
Create a meaningful profile
Write a clear, personal description
Add your career goals and what you hope to gain from the mentorship
Submit your profile for review
Our team review mentee profiles weekly
You’ll receive a notification email when your profile is approved
🔍 How to Find a Mentor
Once your profile is approved, you can access the mentor database:
Go to the "Find a Mentor" tab
Browse mentors' profiles, or use filters for more specific results
Send mentorship applications to mentors you're interested in
Click "Apply for this mentor" on their profile
The first mentor who accepts your application will be your match! 🎉
📅 Scheduling Mentoring Sessions
You and your mentor decide together:
How often to meet (e.g., once a month, every two weeks)
When to meet (day and time)
Whether to meet online (Zoom, Google Meet) or in person
📌 Basic Principles of Mentoring
The mentee leads You set the agenda and define the goals of each session.
The mentor guides They support and share insights, but don’t make decisions for you or do the work on your behalf.
No problem needed! Mentoring isn’t just for solving problems — it’s about personal and professional growth, building confidence, and making informed decisions.
❓ Need Help?
🔎 Check our ReDI Connect FAQ page
▶️ Watch the mentorship tutorial video (linked on the platform)
💬 Reach out on Slack
Contact the Talent Success Team
Message 👉🏼 @Noha Kawanna with your questions!
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