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Mentorship makes the difference
What is Springboard mentorship?
Mentorship is personalized learning instead of one-way teaching. Unlike a class instructor, who presents material once and expects you to grasp it, your mentor will work with you individually.
Your mentor will:
Guide you through the curriculum and familiarize you with industry tools, answer questions, and remove blockers
Help you plan, create, and structure excellent portfolio projects via regular feedback
Provide industry guidance and an insider's perspective of the work in your chosen field
Does mentorship really matter?
Yes. The data doesn't lie — mentorship provides a serious edge.
Professionals in mentorship programs are 5x more likely to be promoted and get a pay raise. (LinkedIn)
76% of professionals think mentors are important, but only 37% have one. (Forbes)
How does mentorship work?
Finding mentors in the real world can be intimidating. At Springboard, we'll do the hard work for you.
You’ll learn from the best to be your best
We’re extremely picky when it comes to our mentors.
Springboard accepts less than 10% of mentor applicants. Mentors must have a minimum of three years experience, and are rigorously tested for curiosity, resilience, adaptability, and like-ability.
Why? Because when you’re working 1-on-1 with somebody empathy and accessibility are just as important as expertise.
You’ll get personalized guidance and accountability at each step
Tackle the curriculum together, get your critical questions answered, and receive actionable feedback.
Mentors hold you accountable to your dreams, provide a window into the industry, and share an insider's perspective on what it takes to be successful.
You’ll get matched with your mentor based on your schedule, area of focus, and career goals
Once enrolled, you’ll fill out a profile detailing your availability, goals, and the skills you want to develop.
Our student success team will then match you with a mentor and schedule your calls based on your availability.
What Springboard students say about their mentors
Hands down, the most valuable part of the Springboard experience was the mentorship and portfolio projects. I learned so much about data science and I felt supported whenever I ran into technical questions or projects that my team at work couldn’t help me on.
Mikiko Bazeley
Data Science Graduate
From Hair Salon Receptionist
To Head of Machine Learning Ops @ Featureform
My mentor was super supportive and was even willing to refer me to people in their network, which was great. They also sat down with me to do exercises on Hack the Box, which allowed me to put what I had learned into practice.
Rafael Ayala
Cybersecurity Graduate
From Math Teacher
To Cybersecurity Expert, M&A @ Autodesk
My mentor built a lot of confidence in me throughout my Springboard experience, and I think that's just a testimony to how Springboard selects their mentors.
Reyna Martinez
UI/UX Design Graduate
From Student Advisor
To Associate UX Designer @ ServiceMax
Meet our mentors
COURSE SUBJECTS
Analytics
Data Science
Design
Coding
Cybersecurity
Julia Kho
Operations Research Developer
Mohit Bhatia
Program Manager - Analytics
Archit Garg
College Professor
Tobias Zwingmann
Senior Data Scientist
Hasin Ahmed
Head of Product Design
Shoumik Goswami
Analytics
Julia Kho
Operations Research Developer
Mohit Bhatia
Program Manager - Analytics
Archit Garg
College Professor
Tobias Zwingmann
Senior Data Scientist
Hasin Ahmed
Head of Product Design
Shoumik Goswami
Data Science
Rahul Sagrolikar
Data Science Lead
Hobson Lane
Cofounder & CTO
Kenneth Gil-Pasquel
Data Scientist
Eleanor Thomas
Senior Data Analyst
Design
Meg Clayton
Senior UX Designer
Vanessa Costa-Massimo
User Experience Lead
Alex Souza
Lead UX Designer
Angelo Lo Presti
Senior Product, UI/UX Designer
Deb Howell-Novak
Senior UX Designer
Matthew Weprin
Sr Manager, Design & UX
Tatjana Zavadja
Sr UX Designer
Emilia Ronchetti
Manager, Product Design
Vanessa Mateus
Principal Product Designer
Coding
Peter Nsaka
Software Engineer
Sonia RM Karungi
Web Developer
Meha Jain
Software Engineer
John Newton
Snr Controls Software Engineer
Skye Nguyen
Sr Software Engineer
Don Omondi
Software Engineer
Cybersecurity
Jay James
Cyber Security Operations Lead
Alissa Torres
Senior Threat Hunter
Mark Adams
Sr Manager, IT Security & Compliance
What is the mentor experience like?
For each student, the experience is different —the value of mentorship is unique and personal.
Hear from a few of our students on the value they found in their mentor relationships.
Have questions?
What does a mentor do?
Think of your mentor as your own personal guide to building your future. During your one-on-one interactions, you’ll learn from their successes and missteps. They’ll keep you updated on today’s tech and insider tips, hold you accountable, and challenge your comfort zone. Your mentor is there to help you work through the curriculum, familiarize you with tools, answer questions and remove blockers. Their hard-earned wisdom can help you break new ground and take your career to places you never thought possible.
How are mentors selected?
We want you to receive the best guidance and feedback, so when it comes to bringing mentors on board, we are extremely selective. Mentors must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience and are rigorously tested for curiosity, resilience, adaptability, and likeability. Why? Because when you’re working one-on-one with somebody and providing personalized learning, empathy, and accessibility are just as important as expertise.
We hire the best professionals and make them the best mentors. Our mentors work at companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon, and although they’re brilliant at what they do, they must receive additional training before they start mentoring Springboard students.
What can I expect in a meeting with my mentor?
You meet with your mentor regularly for one-on-one guidance where you can:
Ask the questions that matter to you, and get feedback on your progress
Get help planning, creating, structuring, and refining portfolio projects, so you stand out to future employers
Learn what the industry demands and what hiring managers want
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Ready to transform your career?
At Springboard, progress shows up when you do. We’re here to guide you from where you are to where you deserve to be.
Spots are limited, and we accept qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
The application is free and takes just 5 minutes to complete.
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