Find a data science mentor. Don't pay until you're hired.
Work on a project with a professional data scientist. Prepare for interviews, polish your resume, and get hired.
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Learn from a pro
Build a full-stack data science project with your mentor. Learn how to write production code, get help when you’re stuck, and have regular one-on-one calls.
Your mentor invests in you
Your mentor invests in your success through our income share agreement. Once you land a job, you'll repay your mentor a small share of your monthly salary for 12 months. If you don't land a qualifying job, you won't owe a cent.
Beyond mentorship: get support at every step
Once your mentor says you're ready, SharpestMinds has your back during your job search.
Resume and profile review
Get expert eyes on your resume and online portfolio. We’ll work with you until they’re perfect.
Job search support
Get personalized career coaching from the SharpestMinds team. Learn how to reach out to companies effectively, and get connected to our hiring partners.
Practice interviews
Connect with other mentees for unlimited practice interviews. Form study teams, and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
Community events
Share your progress and get coached through common interview problems at twice-weekly office hour sessions, and attend seminars on job search tactics.
Salary negotiation
Get support throughout the salary negotiation process. On average, mentees have seen increases of over $3000 in base salary from salary negotiation alone.
Who this is for
You'll get the most out of SharpestMinds if at least some of the following are true:
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You're planning to look for a job within the next six months
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You don't currently have a technical job
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You're able to commit between 10 to 40 hours a week over the next 8-12 weeks
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You've completed a couple of data science projects, machine learning MOOCs, and/or CS or ML university courses
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You're comfortable writing code in Python
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You've built at least one data processing pipeline, even if it's simple
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You're based in the United States 🇺🇸 or Canada 🇨🇦
These don't all have to be true - but the more that are, the better the chances that your application will be accepted by a mentor.
If you want advice on how to prepare for the program, get in touch! You can message us on chat or send us an email at .
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