Bridging the Gap: IE Sci-Tech Mentorship Program Celebrates Success

IE Sci-Tech has celebrated the conclusion of its innovative mentorship program by hosting a ceremony in which the 33 mentors and 36 mentees who participated were awarded certificates to recognise the impact of mentor-mentee relationships.

The mentor program complimented coursework, pairing tech students with experienced professionals and creating opportunities for personalized career guidance. During the program students received insights about industry trends, professional development, and global opportunities that will help shape their career trajectories. This program integrated new mentees and mentors into IE’s global network of mentors with 120 mentors all over the world. 

Nicolas Bojos Rodriguez, a student from MBD April 2024 mentee paired with Charles Lagemann, shared how the experience transformed his outlook: "I was kind of lost - I knew that I had to start applying for jobs, and maybe start thinking about what I want to do. But sometimes it's hard not having someone to talk about your future plans with."

Nicolas highlighted how his mentor helped him consider global career possibilities he hadn't previously contemplated. "His experience with traveling and working in several different places made me think about whether this is what I want. I hadn’t seen myself in all these different scenarios before," he explained. "Now I have a path to follow, which is really exciting."

Another student, Nicole Herrrera, found value in connecting with a mentor whose career path differed from her expected trajectory. "It was very insightful," she noted about her experience. Her mentor has experience in the world of politics, but transitioned to the technical field. "It broadened my mind."

For mentors, the program offered an opportunity to give back to the next generation of tech professionals. Estefanía Zulacia Pérez, who works at Microsoft, shared five key principles with her mentees based on her own professional experience: trust in yourself, focus on skills rather than knowledge, maintain personal health, prioritize human connections, and always have a clear goal.

"Knowledge that we have today is going to be outdated tomorrow," Estefanía shared during the ceremony." Companies are not going to hire you because of what you know... the main reason they is going to be how well you communicate." She emphasized the importance of adapting to changing circumstances: "AI, for example, is helping us on a creative level, how to figure out different ways to solve specific problems. But as humans, the important thing is -whether if you hire someone or you are hired- to be able to adapt to the team’s needs."

The event concluded with a certificate ceremony honoring the dedication of both mentors and mentees, and celebrating the long-term impact of these connections. In a field where change is constant, IE Sci-Tech mentorship programs such as this one provide more than just advice—they offer a roadmap to navigate uncertainty and - crucially - a network of support.