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We successfully onboarded 8 interns on DevOps and backend with Java Springboot.
This is our first standup with the whole team.
All thanks to the community support.
Shukran.
The Safaricom Digital Academy is training UI/UX professionals. A testament that the ecosystem is starting to think seriously about the place of design in tech.
They are also focusing on mentorship and internship. Very important.
Week
#2
The backend standup in session with the mentor
@hudsonobai
. The interns meet thrice a week to explain what they are working on and their reasoning.
So we've been working on something new 🥳!
We've built a mentorship platform where you'll get one-on-one mentorship from experienced tech professionals who'll help you grow your career
Join our waitlist at for exclusive updates on upcoming releases 🤗
A sneak preview of how the UI looks like.
Sahii its just fixing this bug, and that bug, and when you think you have fixed this, that gets broken.
We have learnt a lot when building this platform and the knowledge shall be passed on to the incoming cohorts of interns.
Internship Day 2:
@hudsonobai
taking the interns through GitHub Projects board and how to populate it.
We have 8 interns for backend with Java Springboot and DevOps.
If you are a senior and would like to talk to the guys in a webinar session, DM us info
@mentorlst
.com.
Feature
#1
:
Writing descriptions for your group session can be tedious. You are not a writer, you are a developer. We have implemented AI to make the process a breeze for you. Just give the title and the rest will be handled for you.
Programming is artistry and it requires pure unadulterated passion and absolute love for your craft.
Debugging the application to make the user experience smoother.
#Mentorlst
Are you interested in web development, and you don’t know where to start, come learn and be mentored in this VueJs session👇🏾 by the lead frontend dev on
#Mentorlst
.
The sessions happen every Wednesday and Friday 4-5pm🎉
Join here:👉🏾
Hi very much. Some updates:
This is how the booking session for 1:1 looks like. The UI is very clean and smooth. You can view a mentor's resume, share their profiles so that others can find them and join some group sessions they are holding.
Cool, right?
Thank you guys for the overwhelming applications.
It shows the desire to learn. We have received over 140 applications and we have to close it now.
This is a pilot program and we hope to scale it in 2024 with the help of the community to build it better and stronger.
It's been one week since we launched Mentorlst's waitlist and we are now at 600 signups 🥳!
Thank you for believing in us even as we continue building the product 🚀
Join our community at
A technical interview for android interns joining the program.
Just a very simple task to assess where they are at with their learning.
From here, they'll be integrated into the team for the beginning of Sprint 1 of 3.
Once every week, interns meet mentors in a group session
We are four days away to the MVP launch. Here's a sneak preview of what we have been working on for the pat four months.
Damn, it really takes long to build web apps! And the bugs.
Uzuri
@McBooll
is a React guru and
@hudsonobai
is a Springboot jedi.
We're baking some good junior engineers in the
@SpaceYaTech
internship.
Something good is happening across Android (Jetpack Compose), frontend (React), backend (Springboot and Python) and UX design.
Embrace the new week with open arms! Mondays are a fresh start, a chance to set your intentions and make your dreams a reality. Join the movement at and connect with a mentor who can help you reach your full potential.
#MentorlstMonday
You're still building your projects, you are solving those bugs, you are designing great products, you are learning & hustling...we see you and we know you are doing your best💪
Happy Labour Day!
#LabourDay2023
Happy new week!
Mentorlst was represented in Zanzibar, by our head of products,
@RachaelShitanda
during the
#C2Csummit2023
We are pushing the mentorship movement beyond the Kenyan borders to connect talented African techies to growth opportunities
Wadau!!
By the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
We are attending this year's DevFest. Pass by our booth to learn about our passion for mentorship and win some cool Mentorlst merch. 😃😃😃😃
Look out for our team including:
@nayfill
@M_ayienga
@SharonJebitok
@Pamelakendy
🌟 The countdown begins! Just one day left until the tech extravaganza of the year – DevFest Nairobi 2023🚀📅
What are you most excited for the event?😎
#DevFest2023
#DevFestNairobi
In the world of mentorship, every connection is a step towards success.💡Join us as we foster meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that inspire and transform.
We're grateful to the amazing team
@renderconke
&
@reactdevske
for giving us an incredible chance for demonstrating
@mentorlst
at
#Rendercon
!
We would like to thank our amazing audience for their insightful comments they provided during the presentation.
To all the people who signed up to our waitlist, we have sent out an email with updates on Mentorlst😊, check your promotions tab or your spam folder in case you don't see it in your inbox folder
We are getting closer to our product launch 🙌
This week we will unveil our mentors who will mentor you through group & individual sessions
You'll learn, network and form connections with fellow peers and mentors ⚡
Join the community at 》》》 🚀
At Mentorlst, you can book a mentorship session with a senior engineer or UI/UX design lead in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or from anywhere in the world
You'll get mentors you can relate to, & who can help you unlock your career's potential
Sign up to
The main purpose why we embarked on creating the Mentorlst platform was to enable smooth onboarding and tracking of the
@SpaceYaTech
Frontend mentorship program.
So, much of the engineering effort has gone into making a group mentorship feature that looks good and works great.
How are we building Mentorlst?
This is a sneak peak of our Friday stand ups where we do code reviews, catch up, roast each other 😅 and bond with the team
This is half of the team, we have more amazing & talented people building Mentorlst 🔥
"Knowing" people and creating "networks" is not nearly as easy as it is made to seem. You don't just walk into a room full of important people and take their contacts.
Building networks take a whole lot of time... Days or even years! And to earn from your network is even harder.
I got to be the first person to have a one-on-one session with a mentor, and it was awesome! I had their full attention, and they helped me a lot. It was a great experience, and I felt lucky to be the first one to try it out.
@Mentorlst
Embracing the true essence of mentorship: sharing life's lessons, passing on wisdom, and making a difference in someone else's life. 🌟 - Oprah Winfrey
#MentorshipMatters
#MentorlstMonday
You'll get an opportunity to meet professionals from diverse backgrounds and learn how to collaborate with experienced peers
Join and start your journey to career growth
One way to having meaningful networks. Get yourself a mentor, push yourself beyond the 'obvious' and when opportunities arise, they'll recommend you because they know your work.
So, now what are you waiting for is the place to get started🎉👇🏾
Networking &collaborating with peers helps in creating a great reputation, and you get more recommendations for opportunities. How to do this?
- Collaborate to build projects together
- Make meaningful contributions in a community
- Volunteer in tech events and activities
We are happy announce that we are finally launching the Mentorlst MVP🥳🥳!
It's been months of working tirelessly to create a mentorship platform and we are proud to finally introduce it to you.
Mark your calendar for the online launch on 25th 🚀
#MentorlstMVPLaunch
UPDATE: We have been working round the clock to deliver Mentorlst 🚀
Stay tuned because we will be announcing good news this week 🙌
Sign up at and be on the look out for us in your inbox
We've got something for product designers 🚀!
You'll get mentorship from our design leads
@Pamelakendy
and
@emmyakinyi_
You'll learn what it takes to be a world class UI/UX designer, & how to build a career in product design
Join the community at
Knowledge is the ultimate gift! Share guidance, grow together, and spread gratitude. Remember, giving back fills hearts bigger than any stocking. ❤️
#MerryChrismas2023
Mentorship is mainly about learning and growth
Mentorship can be through one-on-one, or group sessions.
It can also be through people who share content that aligns with your goals. Or people you simply admire
The end goal is simply to be the best version of yourself 💪
We're super excited about the cool stuff we've built for you 😍! What can you expect?
✅Book individual sessions with mentors
✅Group mentorship sessions (Great for networking😊)
✅ Career & growth opportunities
Join the movement at 🚀!
#MentorlstLaunch
It's mini Friday. We received a ton of feedback and love from you guys and our frontend engineers have been working hard to set the application right.
What other features would you love to see on the application? Drop hints and we'll consider them.
Happy new week! We know learning and building can get tiresome, and you might feel like giving up, but keep pushing, the results will be worth it 💪
What are your goals for the week and how can we help you achieve them?
Thank you to
@citgdsc23
for hosting the team, we look forward to more collaborations!
Sign up to to get updates about new features, and product updates
Thank you
@citgdsc23
for the invitation to the
#VoiTechFest
2023! It was an incredible experience showcasing
@Mentorlst
and connecting with like-minded individuals. Looking forward to more events and collaborations to empower our communities together!
Everybody should read Malcom Gladwell's Outliers: The Story of Success.
People be outchea lying about their grass to grace journey and not crediting the quality mentorship they had; from parents, uncles here and there, family friends in the right places...
#MentorshipMatters
Let go of hesitation and seize the opportunity to make a difference! Embrace the power of now and be courageous in your pursuit of goodness. Don't wait for the perfect moment, create it. Together, let's spread positivity and inspire change! 💪❤️
#BeBrave
#MentorlstMonday
Following the feedback we got from
@renderconke
attendees.
Reporting progress...
We have developed a page called "My Connections" where you can connect with peers or mentors and have them in your circle called a Community.
It makes it easier for subsequent conversations.
Tonight we gather for storytelling and banter and to also gather your feedback. We'll have the team that is building this product talk about it and the lessons that they are learning so far.
Tonight we gather for storytelling and banter and to also gather your feedback. We'll have the team that is building this product talk about it and the lessons that they are learning so far.
At Mentorlst, you can book a session with a senior engineer or UI/UX design lead in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or from anywhere in the world.
You'll get mentors you can relate to, & who can help you unlock your career's potential.
Join the movement at
Our product design Lead,
@emmyakinyi_
will give a talk at
@iHub
on collaborations between developers & designers on 13th July
Emmy is highly experienced in product design & is now leading the Mentorlst design team. She will also be a product design mentor on our platform
I had my first 1:1 session today with
@jknyongesa
over
@Mentorlst
. Hoping to connect and learn from more people even as we continue to build the platform and make mentorship accessible.
#mentorship
How do you tackle legacy codebases when you're a newbie at work 🤔?
Here's a great tip on how to work with large codebases from a software engineer and internet entrepreneur
@kaka_ruto
💡
What to expect at Mentorlst?
We want to connect you to experienced tech professionals who can give you practical guidance in navigating the Kenyan and global tech market
Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, forge valuable connections, and elevate your career
🌟 Embrace a mindset of growth and curiosity! 📚 "Learn with an open heart, persevere with unwavering determination, and let your curiosity fuel your aspirations. You're not just recipients of knowledge; you're architects of your future." - Anonymous 💡
#MentorlstMonday
More people continue to sign up to our waitlist as we continue to build Mentorlst 💪!
We are now at 1,100 waitlist signups 🥳🥳
Thank you for your patience and for believing in us even as we work overtime to deliver Mentorlst 🙏
Join the community at
Is there a mentor or tech expert you would want to see on our platform? Someone you'd like to mentor you and help you grow in your career?
Tag your faves and we might get them on board 😎
Welcome to a new month! What are your goals for July?
One of our main goals is to deliver a great product this month, so it's looking great for everyone who signed up to join Mentorlst
Stay tuned for more updates!
It's the
#FridayWindDown
at Mentorlst 🚀!
We're getting closer to the product launch & the engineering team, led by
@McBooll
,
@hudsonobai
, are working round the clock to deliver the product
Anyway, they may be having sleepless nights so send some good vibes their way😂
Tunaskia ni September already bana 😱! It's 4 months remaining in 2023 so that means it's time to:
☑️Review your new year resolutions
☑️Complete that course you bought in Feb
☑️Finish side projects you confidently started in March 😅
Anything else we've missed is in Alt text
Being part of the Mentorlst community will expose you to mentors who can recommend you to new opportunities
You'll also network & form great relationships with fellow peers in your career through group sessions
Join us at
#MentorlstLaunch
It's a Friday mood at Mentorlst & we're getting closer to launch!
⚡️Our engineers are working overtime (send vibes😭)
⚡️We are talking to partners to give you awesome opportunities
⚡️We are crafting learning & career growth programs
Join the movement at
"Start your week on the right foot with a dose of
#MentorlstMonday
💪 Remember: tackling the easier tasks first paves the way for remarkable progress. Let's embrace the journey and conquer the week ahead! 🚀✨
#MotivationMonday
"
We're starting a new series where we share resources to up your learning game 🔥
Check out these 5 articles to help you build your projects over the weekend 👇:
1. How to implement Google Authentication with Express, Passport, and Node.js by
@okonu_ian
@collins_rono_
Thank you for the feedback. We will be rolling out more features in the coming months, based on user feedback and what the market needs. Don't hesitate to suggest to us a feature you'd love to see.
🌱 Nurturing Growth through Mentorship 🌟 Whether one-on-one or in groups, through shared wisdom or admired individuals, mentorship is the pathway to your best self. Embrace the journey this
#MentorlstMonday
. Join us at to fuel your learning and growth.
So we had promised to deliver the Mentorlst platform today 👀...but after lengthy discussions with our engineering team, we agreed to launch the complete platform instead of just releasing the beta version. Here's why 👇
@HarunMbaabu
From our experience interviewing interns, they should consider the following:
- Tailor your resume to the job always
- Be very keen when applying for roles, recruiters will not overlook common errors when they have 1000 resumes to look through
- Have a portfolio, it helps a lot.
Mentorlst will provide you an opportunity to network with experienced professionals in your chosen career path
You will learn and get support from people willing to invest in you and help you grow
Join our waitlist to be the first to get access at
Getting mentors is hard enough because no one teaches you how to build those important connections early on in life. Yet it is the most important skill.
Mentorlst takes care of the hardest part of that journey - finding and getting into that room full of important people.
"Empower others to unleash their full potential. The greatest gift you can give someone is the power to become the best version of themselves. 💪🌟
#MentorlstMonday
"
Join our community:
Your encouragement means the world to us.
The waitlist for
@Mentorlst
's early access is still available. Sign up now to go on this journey with us! 📋👉
So, the way it works is that a mentor or a coach or a tutor who has a group of students or mentees can hold group sessions at one go.
The mentor and mentee are able to see upcoming, past, cohost invites, requests and other similar group sessions in the system.
2. The MVP is done. No, its very well done. So now we wait and wait for Google verification, to release it for use.
3. We have over 1500 users on our waitlist. We shall be sending emails to a small sample of you with sign-up links for user-testing purposes in the next 14 days.