Mentorship program 2024
for master students
Are you a master student in Gothenburg? We are looking for you! This fall we at Smartr will start a mentorship program dedicated to helping women and non-binary students who want to accelerate their careers within data and AI. Men interested in learning more about gender equality are also welcome.
If you would like to expand your network in the field, talk to working professionals about your upcoming career and discuss topics ranging from equality in the workplace to how to manage your first job interview, then don’t hesitate to register your interest below! Did we mention that it is completely free of charge? We hope to meet you this fall.
How it works
Our mentorship program is event-based, with five large group gatherings hosted by Smartr throughout the year. These include a kickoff event and a final celebration to conclude the program. All mentors and mentees are invited and get to meet the bigger community and expand their networks. These evenings feature food, drinks and talks from interesting speakers on topics related to what it´s like to work in the data and AI-field, and more general on perspectives on the professional life. Many of the topics covered will be from a gender equality viewpoint. Below is a preliminary schedule for the events.
Each mentee will be assigned a dedicated contact person at Smartr. This ensures you have a personal point of contact for support throughout the program. Your mentor can for instance offer individualized guidance and connect you with professionals in their network, all based on your goals.
Date
11 Nov
5 Dec
January
March
April
Big Group Event
Kickoff! All mentorship participants meet and get to know each other, through program presentations
How can daily work and careers in data and AI look like?
How can your CV be updated to make it stronger?
We look at the job seraching process and how to prepare for it. A panel of a data & AI professionals talk about their experience. What do companies look for in a candidate?
Wrap-up: A final event to celebrate and conclude the mentorship program
Who the mentors are
The mentors are working professionals in the field of data and AI at Smartr. Data engineers, statisticians, data scientists, machine learning engineers, data visualization specialists - you name it! At Smartr we do consulting work within the realm of data and AI for clients in many fields, all the way from insurance and commerce to sea navigation and education. We love the challenge of complex problems and try to keep close to academia to stay relevant in our knowledge. Depending on your interest you might want to have a mentor with a specific competence from the field. We’ll do our best to make that happen.
Why this is important to us
We know that the we are at our best when we engage multiple different perspectives to build solutions and develop ourselves and our field. Having a diverse set of perspectives is not only more fun for those involved, but it also helps ensure sound decision making. Even more basic than that, it is important that all who enter the field with passion or interest feel empowered and thrive, no matter who they are. It is important for us as individuals and as a community to strive for equity and equality. This is a big part of why we care deeply about the gender gap within tech and AI and want to do more to reduce it.
Application
Interested? We are interested in you too! Fill out the application form and we will get in touch. We will find a suitable mentor for you and confirm as soon as possible. If you don’t receive a confirmation email within a few days, please double check your junk mail or contact us. If you have any questions we would love to hear from you at mentor@smartr.se.
The application window closes on the 29 of October.