Women in IT

Mentorship

WIIT Pathfinder — Mentorship That Moves Careers

The WIIT Pathfinder Mentorship Programme connects women in technology with experienced practitioners for structured, purposeful mentorship across a defined cohort period.

How It Works

Three Steps. One Cohort. Real Progress.

01

Apply

Submit your application during the open window for the current cohort. Takes about 10 minutes

02

Get Matched

The committee reviews applications and matches on goals, career stage, sector, and context.

03

Engage

Connect monthly across the cohort period. Feedback is captured at mid-cohort and close.
Who Can Participate

For Mentees and Mentors

For Mentees

Women in ICT at any career stage who want structured guidance, honest feedback, and accountability from an experienced practitioner.

✓ Structured goal-setting for the cohort period

✓ Monthly sessions with an experienced mentor

✓ Mid-cohort and close-of-cohort feedback

✓ Access to the broader WIIT member community

For Mentors

Experienced women in ICT ready to invest in the next generation — sharing knowledge, perspective, and honest guidance.

✓ Meaningful contribution to the profession

✓ Development of leadership and coaching skills

✓ Recognition as a WIIT Pathfinder Mentor

✓ Structured commitment — approximately 2 hours/month

Current Cohort

2026 Pathfinder Cohort

Applications

[Open / Closed]

Opening [01 September] — Closing [30 September]

Cohort Period

[January] — [June] 2027

6-month programme · Monthly sessions

Format

Virtual or In-person

Agreed between each pair at matching
Apply

Ready to Join the Programme?

Applications are completed via an online form and take approximately 10 minutes. You will be asked about your goals, career stage, availability, and what you are hoping to give or gain from the programme.

For Mentees

Women seeking structured guidance from an experienced ICT professional
Apply as a Mentee →
Opens MS Forms application

For Mentors

Experienced professionals ready to invest in the next generation of women in tech
Offer to Mentor →

Opens MS Forms application

Both forms are hosted on MS Forms. Responses are reviewed by the WIIT committee. Matching decisions are communicated by email within [X] weeks of the application window closing.
Feedback & Continuous Improvement

How We Track Each Cohort

Structured feedback is built into every cohort cycle. All participants, mentors and mentees, receive a feedback form at two defined points in the programme.

Mid-Cohort Check-In

Issued at the midpoint of the cohort. Captures progress against goals, any matching or scheduling challenges, and early indicators of how the programme is working.

Close-of-Cohort Review

Issued at cohort close. Captures outcomes achieved, overall experience quality, and recommendations. Results inform the design of future cohorts.

Confidential by Design

Individual responses are never shared. The committee reviews aggregated results only. Summary findings are used to refine matching and programme structure.

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