Vision

TechLabs is a learning accelerator for technology skills. As a non-profit organization, we dream of a world full of digital shapers. With a pioneering new design of a learning journey, we create a new community of tech-savvy individuals who approach the problems of our time with a digital mindset.

What you get from TechLabs...

• As a TechLabs UX/ web development/ data science mentor, you will be part of our ambitious tech community of volunteers and are welcome to participate in our regular meetings, such as talks, workshops, or socials, in which you might even learn something yourself.
• You get to know interesting people and can expand your network among curious students and experienced professionals who want to make a difference.
• Experience for yourself the gratitude of your mentees: digital skills are extremely helpful in almost any profession. As a mentor, you actively help others to master these valuable skills and on top of that, you have plenty of opportunities to grow yourself.

So, what will you do at TechLabs as a Mentor?

• You take an active part in the project ideation phase to help the Techies define a clear project vision
• In the project phase (8 weeks) you regularly coach your project team, using your expertise to help them progress with their project
• Extra: You give feedback on the current track and input for possible exercises
• Key requirements:
  • Availability via Slack for questions of our participants (usually you answer in < 24h)
  • Weekly "check-in" during the project phase with your approx. 5-10 mentees, during which you either personally, video call or via slack inquire about the progress and help to overcome possible motivation or technical hurdles
  • Presence at 2-3 of our meetings with the participants, in the best case you even feel like organizing a small workshop/lecture/etc. yourself in order to impart new skill

You're a good fit if...

• You have knowledge in UX/ web development/ data science/ AI; e.g. you are currently working or have already gained some experience in a company or agency.
• You support our mission and want to educate the next generation of techies as a volunteer.
• You love to share your experience with young tech enthusiasts and are willing to assist them in the realization of hands-on projects (~ 2 h / week)
• You enjoy teaching tech skills, but you are also curious and ambitious to learn new things yourself