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As we near the start of the academic school year for many higher education students, our Mentor Connect program is in full swing! With 400+ learners on the platform already, we’re looking to add additional mentors (to almost 200 and counting) to help support them on their Alteryx and career journeys. Read on to learn more about the program and how you can get involved.
What is Mentor Connect?
Alteryx Mentor Connect is a network of mentors from the Maveryx community providing virtual or in-person one-to-one subject matter expertise and guidance to learners. It is run by our SparkED program and provides invaluable opportunities for learners to grow in their professional aspirations in the data field. This platform provides opportunities for mentors to give back with their Alteryx knowledge, as well as opportunities for non-technical guidance about topics our learners request the most – general career insight, resume building, and insight into how data analytics is used in the real world. It is our hope that this experience helps everyone continue to expand their networks and open new opportunities for both mentors and mentees.
New Features
While students need 1:1 mentorship, SparkED educators are also looking for mentors to participate in their classes as guest speakers. “Guest Speaking” is now an optional skill to add to mentor profiles. If you are interested in a classroom speaking opportunity, you can update your skills in your profile by navigating to Profile & Settings and adding Guest Speaking to one of your skills.
Next Steps
Our mentors are passionate about connecting with learners:
"One of my favorite things about Alteryx is how easy it is to pick up and start working. The only disadvantage I can see with this is that people like me with little to no programming or analytics experience may not know (1) how exactly we can accomplish what we want to do efficiently and correctly, (2) how to catch mistakes, and (3) how to fix them. Fast forward to 4.5 years later and I'm Expert Certified and incredibly passionate about helping people better understand each piece of the puzzle. I have so many people to thank for getting me where I am today, it feels surreal to be on the other side, mentoring new users in this space. " - Lynne Sonney, Mentor
If you are interested in signing up as either a mentor or a mentee (early in-career professionals or academic students), we encourage you to get started today! Register directly through the Mentor Connect platform. Once your profile is 100% complete, you will join our growing group of data analytics enthusiasts ready to inspire, engage, and connect. We can’t wait to see you!
