Launching Mentorship program 2019

Ladies that UX Amsterdam is launching Mentorship program 2019 together with our partner Mobiquity in order to positively promote, mentor, and empower women working in design. The goal of the program is to provide a platform for mentors and mentees to create relationships.

After last year’s positive feedback from participants it is clear that mentorship is a great learning experience for everyone. Therefore again this year we encourage our members to join as both — as a mentor and a mentee.

Register as a Mentor!

Registration for Mentees is open too, register here!

“I finished the LTUX mentorship program feeling satisfied and accomplished. LTUX set me up with a great mentor, who was always there to listen and provide feedback. This program made me realize anyone can achieve whatever they dream up. For which, I will always be grateful to LTUX for this wonderful experience.” — Sarah Soha, UX Designer

The first edition of the mentorship program in 2018 had around 60 participants from various UX and Design disciplines of all levels or experience. Most participants built long lasting relationships and have continued to communicate beyond the program. During the program some mentees worked together with their mentor towards a well defined goal, while others received advice and guidance on the ongoing work challenges.

This year the mentorship program will run from April 2019 to August 2019. The idea is to match experienced designers, researchers, and POs with less experienced designers or ladies who are early on in their careers. The mentees will be challenged to work on their goals while utilising the guidance and support of their dedicated mentors.

We are glad to announce that we are going to have professional trainers and experienced mentors/coaches Anouschka Scholten (owner of Userneeds), and Anne Vroegop (owner of UX Academy)! They are going to run a workshop for mentors during the kick-off event and will give some hands on tools and techniques. Together with the organizers of the mentorship program, they will give support to mentors who might require guidance during the program.

“I’ve been trying to put together my portfolio for ages but always felt overwhelmed. With my mentor’s help I was able to showcase the projects in a way that I was proud of. I couldn’t have done it without him!”- Rai Sharmistha, UX Designer

Timeline:

• March 8- Mentor registration is open! We welcome mentors of all genders. Register here. Website is coming up soon.
• March 25- Mentee registration is open. At this point, Ladies that UX Amsterdam will begin matching mentors and mentees. Mentor registration is still open. Register as mentee here.
• April 11- Mentorship program kick-off event at Mobiquity office where mentees and mentors will meet. At this point, Mentors and mentees will begin working on mentees’ goals. Pairs are required to meet bi-weekly, but can agree to meet more often if they chose.
• June 11- Check-in event. Agenda TBA.
• August 11- End of program. Closing event will be around this date. Agenda TBA. Pairs will preferably showcase results of the program.

“I learned what being a mentor is all about. At the beginning of the program I was sure that as a mentor, I had to be very structured and really prepared before each meeting. During the program I actually understood that my job is mostly listening to my mentee and offering hands on advice & support when needed. Being flexible is what kept the mentorship on track.” — Poli Gilad, Sr.UX Designer

Sign up to become a mentor and help someone to make their dreams come true! We welcome mentors of all genders. Register as mentor here.

About Mobiquity

Mobiquity partners with the world’s leading brands to design and deliver compelling digital products and services for their customers. We are a collective of unique individuals — over 600 employees spread across 3 continents and 10 offices — with a mission to humanize digital experiences. Our team of consultants, designers, engineers, and data scientists works closely with clients to understand, apply and engage technology in meaningful ways for both people and businesses.

With so many experienced UXers on our team, Mobiquity is thrilled to partner with an organization that supports talented ladies in the tech and design space!