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MENT
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OA
Founder
Preferred learners
  • Ontario, Canada
  • Academic experience
Categories
Computer science & IT Website development Security (cybersecurity and IT security) Software development Databases
Skills
algorithm design troubleshooting (problem solving)
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

The students would need to help the rest of our development team complete and refine our current website and algorithm.


This will involve:

  • Bug fixes
  • Algorithm fixes
  • Database implementation and monitoring
  • Completion of the website on Wordpress
  • Providing training on updating and maintaining the website
  • Testing prototypes with existing customers and iterating based off of feedback


What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

By the end of the project, students will have:

  • An understanding of the core function of the platform and its intricacies
  • Developed a fully functioning website alongside our web dev. team
  • Given recommendations to the team on any troubleshooting/fixes in case of failure
  • Tested the website with users and made improvements based on user input
  • Submitted a website prototype.
  • Given the team a final report detailing the decisions made throughout the process and how they affected the outcome of the project
How will you support learners in completing the project?
  • Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project.
  • We will be available to answer any questions that might come up for the whole duration of the project.
  • Login access to any required platforms will be granted as well as any other technical needs such as support from our current team


Supported causes
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
About the company

MENT is a mentorship matchmaking platform for international students to meet their perfect mentor. With our technology, users are matched based on key criteria and are given a perfect match based on compatibility.

Through mentorship, students get to develop the skills needed to be competitive for the job market and mentors get the ability to support and aid future generations in a seamless and efficient manner.