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Digital mentoring 

Interested in a career in digital or technology?

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Barawak is offering two members of our community the opportunity to receive 1:1 mentoring from experienced digital professionals at Unboxed.

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Explore career possibilities, learn how digital teams work and get practical guidance to help you take your next step.

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2 places  -  5 sessions  -  Online or in person

What you'll get

Five 1:1 mentoring sessions

Personal guidance from an experienced digital professional.

Explore digital careers 

Discover different roles and pathways and find out where your interests could take you.

Learn how digital teams work

Get an introduction to agile delivery, user-centred design and technical product management.

Build your confidence 

Ask questions, talk through your goals and get practical advice about your next steps.

Meet your mentors

Together, Laura and Martyn bring over 50 years of combined experience across digital technology, software development, product leadership, user-centred design, content and service design, and the social sector.

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Director - Head of Product

Martyn Evans 

Martyn has extensive experience across software development, digital products, user-centred design and technology leadership. He's passionate about using technology for social good and helping people and teams develop their potential.

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Areas Martyn can help you explore:
Technology · Product management · Agile delivery · Software development · Digital careers

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Lead Designer

Laura Smith

Laura has extensive experience in content and service design, including user research, UX, digital healthcare and government services. She's particularly interested in how language and design can create better experiences for people.

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Areas Laura can help you explore:
User research · UX · Content design · Service design · User-centred design

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Who is this for?

You don't need experience in digital or technology to apply.

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This opportunity could be for you if you're:

  • a college-aged student or school leaver

  • a young adult thinking about your next step

  • exploring a career in digital or technology

  • curious about digital careers but aren't sure where to start.

 

You don't need to know how to code. You don't need a digital qualification. What matters is that you're interested, willing to learn and able to commit to the mentoring sessions.

Interested?

Register your interest by filling in this form

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