[nabs-l] NextBillion.org mentorship program for students with disabilities 2017

[Kartik Sawhney]

Hi everyone,

Sharing the details about an exciting mentorship program.

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Deadline: October 27, 2016

Applications are now open for the 2017 NextBillion.org Mentorship
Program for People with Disabilities. This is a mentorship program
connecting people with disabilities to industry leaders in the
technology space.

NextBillion.org is a community where people with disabilities connect
with industry leaders in technology to build empowering mentorships,
and where businesses can provide opportunities to diversify their
workforce. The first cohort is a 12-week mentorship program from
December 3, 2016 to February 4, 2017. They connect mentees and mentors
(industry leaders) based on shared experiences, goals and stories.
Their focus for this cohort is the field of technology.

Benefits
•Access to a community of people with disabilities and industry leaders
•Special opportunities to connect with our 20+ community partner organizations.
•A tailored mentorship program over 12-weeks to help you achieve your
personal and professional goals.
•A team to help guide your mentorship and help you make the best of it.

Eligibility

Anyone with a disability and an interest in technology can apply as a
mentee, and any industry leaders in technology (with or without
disabilities) are welcome to apply as mentors. If you are selected as
a mentee, the program would require approximately 2 hours per week in
terms of time commitments.

For Mentees, applicants should:
•Have a visible or invisible disability;
•Have an interest in technology (product, engineering, design, marketing, etc.)
•Be able to commit 2 hours per week towards the mentorship program.
•Be passionate to learn from an inclusive community.

To apply as a mentor, you:
•Must have industry experience in technology (product, engineering,
design, marketing, etc.)
•Should be able to commit 2 hours per week towards the mentorship program,
•May or may not have disability
•Should be passionate about sharing knowledge and experiences with
people with disabilities.

There is no age limit on the program.

Application

To apply as a mentor or mentee, go to nextbillion.org or contact us at
connect at nextbillion.org.

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-Kartik Sawhney,
+1-(510) 766-3419
linkedin.com/in/kartiksawhney/