Thinkers and Doers
Connecting Students with Real‑World Work That Matters
The Mentorship Program
Our Mentorship Program is a 3-month, fall-only experience designed to help students prepare for real careers - beyond the classroom.
What you’ll gain:
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Real-world insight into professional expectations
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Guided professional development from experienced mentors
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Hands-on collaboration through a student-selected group project
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Networking opportunities with professionals
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A formal presentation opportunity to professionals within the Microsoft community
Why it matters:
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Completing the mentorship program is required to be considered for paid project opportunities with nonprofits and small businesses in the spring or summer
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You’ll build confidence, practical skills, and professional presence
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You’ll gain exposure that supports real-world readiness and future career paths
This program is designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step toward meaningful opportunities.
The Partnership Program
Thinkers and Doers partners with nonprofits and small businesses in the Spring & Summer to deliver practical, data-driven insights using analytics and AI.
Why partner with us:
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Affordable, structured data and analytics support
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Skilled, mentored talent guided by experienced professionals
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Clear project scope and defined timelines
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A partnership that supports workforce development while advancing your mission
Example projects we can support:
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Financial Analysis
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Marketing Analysis
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Internal IT Audits
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Product & Sales Analysis
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Survey Analytics
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Engagement Trends
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Program & Impact Tracking
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Donor & Grant Insights
What to expect:
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A clearly defined project scope and timeline
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Regular check-ins and progress updates
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A final deliverable and knowledge handoff
Partnering with Thinkers and Doers means gaining insight while helping develop the next generation of data and AI professionals.