Mentorship
Free, Localized,
Impact-driven Mentorship
At Upskill Appalachia, local participants can join online or in-person, make real connections, and upskill in emerging technologies through hands-on, peer-powered, project-based learning.
The Learner's Path
Choose a Lab
Decide between Creative & Communications, Business & Growth, or Technology & Systems — based on your current role, career path or upcoming promotion opportunity.
Make connections
Warm intros to partners across the support ecosystem, which includes Brand Evangelist's network + industry affiliations, plus local institutions, and resource providers.
Work, Just Upskilled
Professional development, interview prep and apprenticeship matchmaking for partners — tech startups, nonprofits, social enterprises, creative agencies + more.
Mentor Affiliations & Recognition:
Who We Mentor
Career changers, students, recent graduates, working or underemployed professionals, and anyone curious about a future-ready path. You don't need a technical background — just curiosity and a willingness to do the work.
Our mentorship is free and there's no obligation to enroll. Some people we talk to do choose a different path, and that's fine. We'd rather you find the right fit than the easy one.
How It Works
Apply
Fill in our brief inquiry form. Tell us your current thoughts on career and desired training pathway so we can work out how to help best.
Prepare
After 5 business days to review your request for mentorship, we'll send you a link to book your call and ask for some extra information to prepare for the call.
Have a one-on-one call
You'll have a video call to talk through your career goals and talents with one of our mentors and get your questions answered.
Stay in touch
In some cases, the same mentor may opt to stay in touch with you throughout your course if they can continue supporting your career, or recommend a new mentor.
Request a Mentor
Fill out the form and a mentor will follow up within 5 business days. Free, no obligation, no sales motives.
Rooted in Appalachia. Ready for Anywhere.
Upskill Appalachia equips professionals with emerging technology skills through hands-on, project-based learning — hosted in partnership with institutions and delivered through a replicable model that any community across Appalachia can adopt and make their own.