Are you familiar with Python and wish to offer refugees the opportunity to work as a Data Scientist?
Become a mentor and teach the basics of Python to refugees with a technical background and/or an expertise in another programming language! This training consists of 10 lessons prepared by our partner Accenture; each of them will be given by one of the volunteering mentors. At the end of this ten week program, the participants will apply their new knowledge by inventing, designing and implementing a tailored made final project.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to boost your coaching skills, connect with talented determined people and make a real social impact!
Timeline:
- March 25th: closing of mentor recruitment
- March 30th: presentation of the content of the training with Accenture
- April 7th: Online kick-off session with introductory word from Thomas Mulder (VodafoneZiggo, Accenture, NewDutchConnection, Refugee Talent Hub)
- Week 2: Lesson 2 + soft skills training for the mentors by NewDutchConnection
- Monthly: check-in sessions
- End of June: Closing event in Utrecht
By signing up for this program, you agree to commit to your role of mentor and to joyfully share your knowledge, skills and network.
Before planning an activity, we ask you to read the conditions for volunteering for these projects:
- You must speak English to be able to sign up for this program.
- You can do a Step Up during working hours provided your manager’s approval.
- Your commitment to your mentee should never interfere with your usual work that always comes first.
- You can participate during working hours in the VodafoneZiggo activities indicated on this site.
- You cannot record the hours for your Step Up activity as overtime. The hours you spend on it outside of working hours are on you.
- Always ask for written permission when taking and/or distributing photos of activities.
Do you want to become a mentor?