Tech+ UW

Sharing resources and initiatives to support, unite, and educate the tech community at the University of Waterloo.

THE BRAND

Tech+ aims to make the tech community at the University of Waterloo more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We strive to make our resources, initiatives, and events accessible to everyone, regardless of their year of study, program, or other factors. Our club creates projects every semester to help curious students break into the tech space. We offer resources such as resume critiques, a mentorship program, mock interview sessions, and more!

NOTABLE PARTNERSHIPS

ROLE

Marketing Coordinator

TEAM SIZE

3 members

RESPONSIBILITIES

Managed marketing campaigns with a focus on diversity and inclusion while ensuring the production of high-quality content and adherence to organizational guidelines

Analyzed post-marketing camapign data to identify trends and optimize performance, using findings to inform the development of future campaigns
• Participates in organization-wide events and self-learning on the topic of diversity and inclusion

TIMELINE

April 2021 - September 2022

CONTENT & CAMPAIGNS

Over the years, Tech+ has garnered 700+ event attendees, 400+ mentorship program matches, 375+ coffee chat pairings, and continues to work hard every semester to provide opportunities for curious students interested in the tech space. Below, you can scroll through and read briefly about some of the campaigns and content that I have helped create during my time on Tech+

Tech+ Hiring

Towards the end of every semester, Tech+ opens applications on the organizing team. Over the past few semesters, during our hiring campaign we’ve promoted this through paid advertising, posting testimonials, leading takeovers, sending out reminders, and much more!
UWaterloo Tech Clubs Bootcamp

Every semester, some of the UW tech clubs collaborate on large resume critiques and mock interviews boot camp events to bring mentors and mentees together before co-op applications roll out.
Asian Heritage Month 2021

May is Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the achievements and learn about the history of Asian Canadians who have made immense contributions to the communities we share today.
Mentorship Program

Every semester Tech+ hosts our mentorship program! Mentors help support their mentees growth through guidance and advice with resume help, interview prep, and much more!
Coffee Chats

Our Coffee Chats are held every semester help students meet new people and make connections. Pairings are created based on your areas of interest, and passions.
Indigenous History Month 2021

June is Indigenous History Month. This month celebrates Indigenous culture and diversity and commemorates the voices, experiences, and history of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Pride Month 2021

Pride Month is June, Tech+ celebrates Pride by learning about the diversity and achievements of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and educating ourselves and others on how we as a community can challenge systems of oppression and discrimination.
All Hands on Tech Conference

All Hands on Tech was a conference held by our resources team in the fall of 2021 where students could participate in workshops covering topics such as reducing bias in machine learning, how to code a game, web accessibility and responsive design, etc.
Tech Careers Lightning Talks

Tech+ hosted a series of lightning talks in the fall of 2021 to help students learn more about the various opportunities the tech industry has to offer!
Tech+ Newsletter

The outreach and community team of Tech+ collaborated on a newsletter project to promote events, initiatives and share content related to DEI.
Tech+ X Wealthsimple Trivia + Networking

Wealthsimple reached out to Tech+ in the fall of 2021 to collaborate on a trivia and networking event in Waterloo.
Tech+ X D2L Dream Co-op Workshop

D2L reached out to Tech+ in the fall of 2021 to lead a workshop about landing your dream co-op. This workshop contained sessions about resume tips, interview preparation, and ways to improve your Linkedin profile.