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juniorroute

For professionals

Help the next generation get in.

JuniorRoute has two paths. Students build a plan to break into tech. Professionals, educators and organizations help them get there. Pick how you'd like to help, create your account, and we'll take it from there.

Choose your path

  • Mentor

    You work in tech: engineering, security, data, design, IT, product.

    Give about an hour a month: 1:1 calls, portfolio reviews or mock interviews with students in your field.

    1. 1. Application
    2. 2. Screening call
    3. 3. Safeguarding training
    4. 4. Background check (for students under 18)
    5. 5. Matched with students
    Join as a mentor →
  • Teacher or counselor

    You teach, advise or run a program: teachers, school counselors, club advisors, bootcamp instructors.

    Bring JuniorRoute to your students: personalized roadmaps, interview practice and mentors, with you in the loop.

    1. 1. Application
    2. 2. Intro call
    3. 3. Set up for your students
    4. 4. Launch
    Join as a teacher or counselor →
  • Hiring manager or leader

    You hire or lead teams in tech and know what it actually takes to get in.

    Host a small-group talk on what you look for, review portfolios, or refer students you believe in.

    1. 1. Application
    2. 2. Intro call
    3. 3. Verification
    4. 4. Schedule your first session
    Join as a hiring manager or leader →
  • Company or organization

    Companies, nonprofits and community groups that want to support early-career tech talent.

    Offer internships, referrals or sponsored mentors, and get in front of motivated students early.

    1. 1. Application
    2. 2. Intro call
    3. 3. Partnership plan
    4. 4. Launch with students
    Join as an organization →

Many of our students are under 18. Everyone who works with students is verified and trained, and mentors of students under 18 also pass a background check. See our youth safeguarding policy.

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