ETEN Mentorship Programme

Learn From Experience. Build Your Capability. Shape Your Future.

Connect with experienced technology professionals who can help you develop the skills, confidence and practical experience needed to thrive in Africa's evolving technology ecosystem.

Become a Mentee Become a Mentor

Part of the Expervia Technology Experts Network (ETEN)

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Perspective & Purpose

Your Career Shouldn't Be Built Alone.

Technology moves quickly. Certifications matter. Technical skills matter. But building a successful career also requires experience, guidance, relationships and exposure to real-world opportunities. The ETEN Mentorship Programme connects emerging technology professionals with experienced practitioners who share their knowledge and help the next generation of African technology professionals grow. Whether you are beginning your career, changing specialisations, pursuing certifications or preparing for enterprise-level opportunities, the right mentor can help you move forward with greater clarity.

100% Direct Practitioner Mentorship

Active enterprise leaders.

Enterprise Project Readiness

Real architectural rigour.

Pan-African Ecosystem Network

Cross-continental reach.

A Mentorship Programme Built Around Growth

This is not simply about having someone to talk to. Our approach moves professionals through a structured development journey.

Connect

Find the right mentor or mentee.

Learn

Gain knowledge, guidance and perspective.

Build

Develop practical skills through projects and real-world challenges.

Verify

Demonstrate your growing capability.

Grow

Build professional visibility, confidence and career opportunities.

Specialist mentors across 8 domains

Matched to your goal, not just assigned

Cloud & InfrastructureModern Work / M365CybersecurityData & AIBusiness ApplicationsSoftware DevelopmentDigital TransformationTechnology LeadershipCloud & InfrastructureModern Work / M365CybersecurityData & AIBusiness ApplicationsSoftware DevelopmentDigital TransformationTechnology Leadership

Select Your Trajectory

Whether sharpening personal technical precision or nurturing emerging Pan-African engineers, ETEN provides the dedicated framework.

Become a Mentee

Get Guidance. Build Capability. Accelerate Your Growth.

The Mentee Programme is for technology professionals who want structured guidance from experienced practitioners.

Receive career and technical guidance
Develop a structured learning plan
Get support with certification pathways
Learn from real-world enterprise experience
Work through practical technology challenges
Improve your professional confidence
Build your industry network
Prepare for enterprise project opportunities
Receive feedback on your professional development

Apply as a Mentee

Become a Mentor

Share Your Experience. Develop Talent. Strengthen the Ecosystem.

Great technology professionals do not just build systems, they build people. The Mentor Programme helps experienced professionals develop the next generation of talent across Africa.

Give back to the technology community
Develop emerging technology professionals
Share your enterprise experience
Build your professional visibility
Support certification and career development
Participate in structured mentorship programmes
Identify emerging talent
Contribute to Africa's technology ecosystem

Apply as a Mentor

Experienced Professionals. Practical Knowledge. Real Impact.

Who Can Become a Mentor?

We welcome experienced professionals across the technology ecosystem, aligned with the specialisation areas of ETEN.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure • Cloud Architecture • Networking • Infrastructure

Modern Work

Microsoft 365 • Collaboration • Productivity

Cybersecurity

Security • Identity • Compliance • Risk

Data & AI

Data Engineering • Analytics • AI • Machine Learning

Business Applications

Dynamics 365 • Power Platform • Enterprise Applications

Software Development

Software Engineering • DevOps • Application Development

Digital Transformation

Enterprise Architecture • Digital Strategy • Technology Consulting

Technology Leadership

CIO • CTO • IT Leadership • Technology Management

For Professionals Ready to Grow

Who Is The Programme For?

Students entering technologyJunior technology professionalsMid-level professionalsCareer switchersCertification candidatesEmerging consultantsDevelopers and engineersCloud professionalsCybersecurity professionalsData and AI professionalsProfessionals preparing for leadership

A Structured Journey From Connection to Capability

How It Works

Apply

Tell us about your experience, goals, interests and areas of expertise.

Assessment

We review your profile, objectives and development needs.

Match

We identify a suitable mentor-mentee pairing based on expertise, goals and compatibility.

Set Goals

Mentor and mentee establish clear development objectives and a mentorship plan.

Meet & Develop

Regular mentorship sessions focused on practical learning, career development and professional growth.

Build

Where appropriate, mentees work on practical projects, case studies or technology challenges.

Review

Progress is reviewed against agreed objectives.

Progress

Successful mentees continue within the wider Expervia ecosystem and access relevant opportunities.

Beyond Advice. Towards Capability.

What Makes ETEN Mentorship Different?

Most mentorship programmes stop at conversations. The ETEN model connects mentorship with practical capability development.

Experienced Mentors

Learn directly from professionals with practical industry experience.

Structured Development

Set clear goals rather than relying on informal conversations.

Practical Exposure

Where appropriate, connect learning with projects, case studies and real technology challenges.

Technology Specialisation

Develop within Cloud, AI, Cybersecurity, Data, Microsoft technologies and Digital Transformation.

Professional Network

Become part of a broader ecosystem of technology professionals across Africa.

Enterprise Orientation

Develop capabilities relevant to real enterprise environments and technology projects.

From Learning to Opportunity

The ETEN Growth Journey

Bridging the gap between professional certification, hands-on capability, and commercial opportunity.

Discover

Identify your goals.

Match

Connect with the right mentor.

Learn

Develop knowledge and perspective.

Build

Apply skills through practice.

Verify

Demonstrate your capability.

Grow

Build visibility and professional confidence.

Opportunity

Projects, consulting, training and career.

Build Your Internal Capability

Want to Develop Your Technology Talent?

Organisations can engage with the ETEN Mentorship Programme to support the development of their technology teams and emerging leaders.

Talk to Expervia

Corporate mentorship
Technical capability development
Leadership mentorship
Certification support
Emerging technology talent programmes
Technology leadership development
Enterprise project readiness

Growing Africa's Technology Talent

We are building a network where experience is shared, capabilities are developed and emerging professionals are prepared for the opportunities shaping Africa's digital future.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Who can become a mentor?

Experienced professionals with relevant technical, consulting, leadership or enterprise experience can apply to become mentors.

Who can become a mentee?

Technology professionals at different stages of their careers can apply, particularly those seeking structured professional or technical development.

Is mentorship one-to-one?

The programme can support one-to-one mentorship as well as structured group or cohort-based mentorship where appropriate.

How are mentors matched with mentees?

Matching can consider professional experience, technical specialisation, career goals, development needs and availability.

How long does a mentorship relationship last?

Each mentorship cycle has defined objectives and a structured review period.

Does joining guarantee a job or project?

No. The programme is designed for development, guidance and professional growth. Participation does not guarantee employment, contracts or project opportunities.

Do I need to be Microsoft certified?

Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on the specific mentorship track and programme requirements.

Your Next Level Starts With the Right Connection

Initiate Your Trajectory

Whether you are ready to share your experience or learn from someone who has already walked the path, there is a place for you in the ETEN Mentorship Programme.

Become a Mentee Become a Mentor

Join the Expervia Technology Experts Network (ETEN)