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23 people are interested
Volunteer Technology Mentors for Young Adults
ORGANIZATION: St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
We are currently seeking volunteer mentors to offer guidance, support, and encouragement to our young adults who are completing an IT training and internship. Mentors will commit to spend at least two hours per month with the young adults for eleven months, starting in September.
Requirements to be Mentor:
- Experience in at least one of the following: IT, Coding, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Web Development, Information Security, App Development, etc;
- Sincere desire to be personally involved with another person to help him or her achieve personal and career goals;
- Ability to communicate with young adults openly and nonjudgmentally;
- Strong listening skills;
- Ability to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect;
- Interest in needs and concerns of persons with internal and external barriers to steady employment;
- Passion for technology;
- Practical problem-solving skills and ability to suggest options and alternatives; and
- Sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural or racial backgrounds.
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About St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development
Location:
790 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206, US
Mission Statement
St. Nicks Alliance (SNA) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community based organization founded in 1975 with a mission to serve as a catalyst to improve the quality of life of Williamsburg-Greenpoint residents by addressing economic, educational, health, housing and social needs while preserving the vibrant and diverse character of the entire community, particularly for low and moderate -income residents.
Description
The mission of SNA Workforce Development is to reduce unemployment through a fundamental change in perception and attitude toward work. By removing barriers to employment, helping to develop skills for career growth and providing financial education, we prepare individuals and families to live financially self-supporting lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
790 Broadway, 2nd FlBrooklyn, NY 11206
DATE POSTED
July 30, 2018
SKILLS
- IT Help Desk
- Python
- Graphic Design
- Website Programming
- Software Engineering
- Security / Network Administration
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of two hours per month.
- The skills listed are not all required. We are seeking mentors on various tech career paths.