About us
Wevise is a US-based nonprofit founded in 2022. Our mission is to make careers in the technology industry more attainable through equitable access to mentorship, education, and career opportunities. We’re a team of committed volunteers from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about leveling the playing field in tech (and beyond).
What we do
Our first service, launched June 6th, 2023 in the US and Canada, is a mentorship platform for those entering the technology industry through university, learning independently, or changing careers. Although the platform is open and free to all, we are focused on supporting the underserved and disadvantaged, for whom mentorship is disproportionately unavailable.
Wevise allows people to request mentorship based on specific needs, interests, backgrounds, and experiences. We offer tags for mentees and mentors to choose that they identify with:
- LGBTQIA+, veterans, first-generation students, persons of color, persons with diability, persons from marginalized racial or ethnic group.
This allows mentees to be matched with people who have overcome the same barriers they may be struggling with. Mentors and mentees can specify their interest in short-, medium-, and long-term mentorship.
Who we work with
We’re partnering with organizations that require mentorship and career placement programs to complement their primary programming so that they can better serve their beneficiaries. We also aim to support companies in finding the right candidates, often from diverse backgrounds.
- Other nonprofits serving disadvantaged communities to connect their emerging technologists to mentors.
- Companies who are passionate about mentorship who both sponsor and encourage their employees to mentor.
- Universities and community colleges who would like to engage both their alumni as mentors and students as mentees.
How we work
Wevise is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and impact. Here’s how we work to make a difference:
- Transparency and Accountability: We believe in being open and honest about our operations, financials, and outcomes. Our recent Candid Gold Seal of Transparency is a testament to this commitment.
- Collaborative Partnerships: We understand that meaningful change requires collective effort. We actively seek to collaborate with like-minded organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders. By leveraging the strengths and resources of our partners, we can achieve greater impact and sustainability in our projects.
