SwM - Cohort 6 (Fall 2023)
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Soar with MENTOR is a program developed for post-secondary students to inspire, educate, and equip a cohort of select female identifying students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful in life, and possibly at Dell Technologies in the future. We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in all organizations and believe that providing development and mentorship opportunities to female post-secondary students will help assist in the future success of these students.
Soar with MENTOR is a program developed for post-secondary students to inspire, educate, and equip a cohort of select female identifying students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful in life, and possibly at Dell Technologies in the future. We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in all organizations and believe that providing development and mentorship opportunities to female post-secondary students will help assist in the future success of these students.
Dell Technologies Vision (Edu) - Enabling our communities, schools, and government agencies to build a better future for all individuals to reach their full potential.
Women in Action Mission (WIA) Build an inclusive community that provides development, leadership, and networking opportunities designed to empower, retain and attract women.
Our Why:
Our Why:
Both STEM and Businesswomen are sought-after in the job market, with demand growing 3X the North American average.
Less than a quarter of technology roles are held by women, and that number is declining.
Women constitute 50% of the overall workforce and only 25% of the Technology workforce.
Program Objectives
Program Objectives
Support diversity and inclusion initiatives within post-secondary institutions and organizations in STEM and business related fields
Through mentorship, create a female-centric ecosystem to increase interest and confidence in STEM and business related fields.
Develop career readiness skills to thrive in a fast-paced and changing world
Sessions include:
Sessions include:
Career Readiness Keynotes
What’s Happening in Tech Today
“Mentor Speed Networking”
Apply Here for Fall Sessions of Soar with MENTOR
Apply Here for Fall Sessions of Soar with MENTOR
Check the dates and times of the sessions and apply for the Section (Tuesday or Thursday) where you can attend all of the sessions. Full attendance at the mentorship sessions is required to ensure success! Applications close Oct. 10th, 2023. Only selected applicants will receive further communication.
Student Onboarding Session (Both Sections): Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 3:00 - 4:30 EST Mentor Onboarding Session (Both Sections): Thursday, Oct. 19th, 1:00 - 2:00 EST
Section 1: Tuesday Sessions: Tuesday, Oct. 24th; Tuesday, Nov. 14th; and Tuesday, Nov. 28. All Tuesday sessions are from 1:00 to 2:30 EST
Section 2: Thursday Sessions: Thursday, Oct. 26th; Thursday, Nov. 9th; and Thursday, Nov. 30. All Thursday sessions are from 3:00 to 4:30 EST
Group Celebration (Both Sections): Thursday, December 7th from 2:00 - 3:30 EST
Post Secondary Student Mentees Apply Here* Industry Mentors Apply Here*
*Only selected applicants will receive further communication.
The Role of the Mentor
The Role of the Mentor
Mentors provide guidance to enhance their mentee’s professional development. Working in a supportive partnership, mentors offer their mentee the benefit of their experience and resources
Understand what skills and capabilities your mentee is looking to develop
Share your story and your experience
Build a confidential safe zone that includes honest and direct feedback for the mentee
The Role of the Mentee
The Role of the Mentee
Mentees take an active role in their development by understanding what skills they are looking to develop and bringing relevant work to their mentors for guidance.
Help your mentor understand what skills and capabilities you are looking to develop
Be specific with your questions. Relate them to current work/projects to your mentor to gain feedback and advice
Ask specific questions that relate to your development
Build a two-way relationship and expect to learn from each other
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