
Women in Technology Mentorship Programme
ABOUT:
Organisation Name: Women in Technology
Official Website: wit-h.com
Industry: Tech
Location(s): Global
oVERVIEW:
Women in Tech® (“WIT”) is a global organization dedicated to empowering women in the tech industry through education, advocacy, and mentorship.

tHE CHALLENGE:
WIT aimed to create an inclusive, structured mentoring program for diverse women at various career stages. The program needed scalability, personalized matches, and a user-friendly experience to foster mentorship across technical fields.
Opportunities for Growth and Impact:
- The chance to implement an efficient system to seamlessly manage and scale mentorship matches for a large, diverse community.
- A solution to reduce manual effort by automating tailored matches between mentors and mentees, considering factors like expertise, career stages, and geographic location.
- Unlocking potential for greater growth and development by connecting the right people at the right time.
THE SOLUTION:
OneUpOneDown’s smart matching algorithm enabled WIT to provide tailored mentor-mentee connections based on goals, expertise, and career growth needs. Each three-month mentoring cycle was designed to cultivate accountability, personal development, and long-term learning.
Implementation Process:
- Programme Launch: OneUpOneDown’s mentorship platform was launched in March 2023, quickly gaining over 2,000 sign-ups.
- Intelligent Matching: Using advanced algorithms, OneUpOneDown facilitated more than 1,000 matches with an 86%+ success rate by aligning expertise, goals, and growth needs through advanced matching technology.
Comprehensive Support: The platform provided ongoing match management, tracking, and reporting tools to maintain programme quality and offer insights into engagement metrics.
THE RESULTS:
2600+
participants from 118 countries
1000+
matches made in ongoing process
86%
success rate of all matches made
Measurable Outcomes:
- 2475 Participants Engaged: The programme successfully brought together women from 118 countries, creating a truly global mentorship network.
- 1,000+ Matches Made: The platform facilitated more matches than participants, ensuring that individuals had access to diverse mentorship opportunities.
- 86% Success Rate: Matches reported high satisfaction levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of OneUpOneDown’s matching technology.
Intangible Benefits:
- Enhanced morale and confidence among participants due to strong mentor-mentee relationships.
- A sense of community and global connection fostered among women in technology.
- Increased awareness and momentum for gender equity in a traditionally male-dominated field.
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More Information:
- To be a part of this Global Community, join here.
- For WIT Upcoming event, visit: wit-h.com/events
- To join WIT Mentoring programme: women-in-tech-mentoring.oneuponedown.org