Mentors for Chicago Tech Academy High School
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Apply to this job Chicago, Illinois hybrid Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 25, 2025 Last posted March 25, 2025
Job description
TechNexus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and changing who is represented in the technology ecosystem by providing more capital, resources, and access to marginalized groups who have been overlooked for far too long. We believe “Everyone means Everyone.” As a part of this commitment, in partnership with dozens of Chicago-based tech companies, we cofounded Chicago Tech Academy a public high schools on the Near West side in 2009.
Chicago Tech Academy partners with iMentor, a national nonprofit, to match every 11th and 12th grade student at ChiTech with a 1-1 volunteer mentor to support them to reach their highest career aspirations. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor at ChiTech Academy through iMentor, you can apply here and we will follow up with your next steps!
If at this time you are unable to make the mentoring commitment but are interested in getting involved in the school community, There are lots of ways to contribute including:
- Speak to students
- Host a field trip
- Host a student intern
- Become a mentor
- Provide a project for Project Based Learning
- Provide pro-bono professional services
- Attend Career Day
- Sponsor an event
Your time and experience is the most valuable thing you have to offer; invest in our future. You can learn more about general volunteer opportunity at the Chicago Tech Academy website.
About this role
Summary
Volunteer to mentor high school students interested in technology careers.
Job title
Mentors for Chicago Tech Academy High School
Experience level
not specified
Industry
education
Location requirements
Chicago, Illinois; remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
volunteeringcommunication
Preferred skills
mentoring experiencetechnology knowledge
Specializations
mentoringeducationyouth engagement
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid City