Mentoring Sessions
Many studies have proven that mentorship sessions are the most efficient method to speed up learning technical skills. Research in various educational contexts consistently highlights the profound impact of mentorship. For instance, a systematic review found that mentoring significantly enhances professional identity formation by providing both emotional and instrumental support, thereby boosting confidence and self-efficacy in mentees (BioMed Central). Similarly, studies in STEM education have shown that mentored students develop a stronger scientific identity, linking them to essential career resources and research opportunities (SpringerOpen).
We believe that personalized guidance is key to mastering technical skills efficiently. Depending on the learning plan, students can choose from specific or unlimited 1-1 mentorship sessions and group mentorship options. This flexibility ensures that each student receives the support they need to thrive in their learning journey.
Our mentors are experts
All of our mentors are experts in the syllabus they are mentoring. They have previously completed all or most of the projects the students work on, ensuring they can provide relevant, hands-on advice and solutions. This direct experience with the coursework enables our mentors to guide students through challenges effectively and share insights from their professional journeys.
Our mentors are availabile
We are proud of our extensive network of mentors. With dozens of mentors distributed around the world, students always have access to the help they need without having to wait for several days. Our global presence also means that mentorship sessions can be adapted to the student's timezone, providing maximum convenience and support.
That's why we've ensured you can have these mentoring sessions whenever suits you best. We want your learning experience to be as convenient as possible, so you can focus on growing and killing it out there!
📆 Steps to Schedule a Mentoring Session
- Once you're in your program dashboard, look to the right-hand sidebar. There, you'll find the cohort section. Right below it, you'll see a block titled Schedule a 1-1 mentoring session. That's where you can set up a personal mentoring session.
- To get the help you need, simply click on the mentorship that suits your requirements. Each mentorship service is tailored for specific purposes, whether it's related to a particular technology or career guidance. When you see the blue button that reads Schedule mentoring session, click on it and choose the GeekPal 1-1 Coding Mentorship option.
- On the screen, you'll see a list of all our mentors who are ready to help you out. Take your time and pick the one you feel most comfortable with. Once you've made your choice, just click on "Book Now", and you can then select the day and time that works best for you.
- You're almost there! Now, all you have to do is check your mentor's availability in their agenda. Once you find a suitable time, you can go ahead and book the mentoring session you need. It's as simple as that.
So, there you go! Now you have an incredibly useful tool to help you learn to code. Feel free to use it as often as you need. And remember, we'll be here supporting you every step of the way. 😉
How many 1-on-1 mentorships do you have available?
Depending on your program, you may have mentorships ranging from 0 to unlimited. Sometimes the number of mentorships automatically resets every month, and you get more, or sometimes, they don't reset on their own, and you may have to buy more if needed.
You can find out how many mentorship sessions you have by clicking the following link, which will take you to your profile subscriptions summary.
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If you don't see any box referring to the number of mentorships available, it probably means that you have unlimited, but you can always check with our support team by sending an email to support@4geeks.com or speaking with your program manager.