The challenge
Aspiring technologists needed an accessible place to find practical guidance, community, and confidence as they built their careers.
All work
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TechNest Community
2024–Present
Communities
Mentorship
Education
A nonprofit technology community creating practical pathways into technology careers through mentorship, programs, partnerships, and hands-on learning.
Project context
Co-founder and community builder
My contribution
As co-founder, I help shape mentorship, community programs, career education, strategic partnerships, and accessible learning experiences for emerging technologists across Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.
The approach
We have supported 200+ program participants through multiple programs and built 30+ strategic partnerships. The community brings people together through mentorship cohorts, workforce-development initiatives, and flagship events including Tech in the Park and Tech Without Borders.
The outcome
TechNest has supported more than 200 participants through multiple programs and developed more than 30 strategic partnerships.
Co-shaped mentorship and career-education programs
Built partnerships around practical technology pathways
Supported Tech in the Park and Tech Without Borders
Helped create accessible learning experiences for emerging technologists
Capabilities & tools
Community Strategy
Mentorship
Workforce Development
Events
Strategic Partnerships
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