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WiCyS @ Illinois Tech Mentorship Program

November 3, 2020 author:

WiCyS @ IllinoisTech
The Spring 2021 WiCyS @ Illinois Tech Mentorship Program aims to connect cybersecurity newbies with more experienced cybersecurity students (all within Illinois Tech)!

Students:
  • Sign up for the program as a mentee or mentor: https://forms.gle/zvWM5rdf14NQio3B6
    • Anyone can sign up to be a mentee.
    • Mentors must have at least one year of professional, relevant experience in the cybersecurity industry
    • Each mentee will be assigned one mentor. And each mentor will be assigned one mentee. (1:1)
  • Mentors and mentees will be paired before the start of the Spring 2021 semester.
  • Throughout the program, mentors and mentees will meet for at least 30 minutes twice a month.
  • The goal is for mentors to provide mentees with guidance regarding school life, coursework, and careers in cybersecurity while creating a lasting friendship.
The deadline to apply for the program is January 5, 2021. If you have any questions about the mentorship program, please let us know at wicys@iit.edu!