NANOG Mentorship Program

Opportunity is Knocking.

Open the door to guiding or becoming the next generation of tech leaders.

When it comes to success, no one is truly self-made. Ask any leader how they got to where they are, and they will tell you the key to their success was strong mentorship.

According to Forbes:

  • Mentees are promoted five times more often 
  • 87% of mentees feel empowered + have developed greater confidence
  • 84% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs, and 100% of Fortune 50 companies

Mentorship will help you:

  • Clarify + reach your career goals
  • Build your network
  • Better understand the industry
  • Get an unbiased perspective 

Are you interested in Mentoring the next generation?

Pay it back by paying forward. Guide the next generation of Internet technologists.

NANOG is looking for leaders like you to lend their expertise, skills, and insight to our mentorship program.

  • Mentors agree to meet with one or several mentees, individually or in a group, for 45 minutes to 1-hour at a minimum of once a month.
  • Mentors are available to help with personal/professional development, networking, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Mentorship Program areas of focus

  • Skill Development
  • Career Guidance
  • Presenting / Public Speaking
  • Leadership Skills

Sign up to become a mentor

Are you interested in being Mentored by industry experts?

Tap into a mentor’s expertise, skills, and experience. The program lasts up to four months and involves (at minimum) monthly meetings via in-person and/or virtual meet-ups.

Why is it critical in the tech industry to find a mentor?

Mentees are responsible for:

  • Initiating outreach to their mentor.
  • Being prepared for meetings.
    • Respect a mentor’s time by showing up prepared.
    • Share your objective/goal and a list of questions or topics you would like to discuss.
  • Driving the partnership.
    • As with any partnership, you get what you give. It is your job to initiate and keep the conversation going.
  • Mentees understand and agree that sessions are not there to solve business problems.
    • Mentors are available to help with personal/professional development, networking, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Sign up to become a mentee