Google Mentorship and Development Program

Queensborough Community College is considering partnering with Google to host a multi-month program to prepare students for an education and potential career opportunities in computer science. The program would provide students with a Google mentor, an interactive introduction to computer science, and supplemental computer science courses. Freshman students from the Black+ community and other groups of students who have been historically excluded from the technology field are especially encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the online Student Interest Form by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 11. For question, please contact: mfranco@qcc.cuny.edu.

 


Google Mentorship and Development Program

Project Overview

The Google Mentorship and Development Program is a community college-focused SWE pipeline program. The program is a multi-month experience that provides students with a Google mentor, an interactive introduction to computer science, and supplemental computer science courses that will prepare students for an education and potential career opportunities in computer science. Freshman students from the Black + community and other groups of students who have been historically excluded from the technology field are especially encouraged to apply.

The 100% virtual program includes:

  • A 1:1 mentorship with a Google engineer throughout the duration of the program
  • A cohort based introduction to CS fundamentals and career navigation skills with support from Google engineers
  • Free access to a Google created, self-paced educational resource designed to build data structures and algorithms knowledge and Coursera's Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization course
  • Exclusive access to resources, updates, and invitations to Google events

  • Swag and stipends


Questions? Email Dr. Franco, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Student Interest Form

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