<aside> <img src="/icons/book_gray.svg" alt="/icons/book_gray.svg" width="40px" /> About the cohort
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<aside> <img src="/icons/checklist_gray.svg" alt="/icons/checklist_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Insights
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<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_gray.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Squads projects
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<aside> <img src="/icons/heart_red.svg" alt="/icons/heart_red.svg" width="40px" /> Participants feedback
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<aside> π In Spring 2024, CherryOnTech launched its third cohort, welcoming 49 participants from underrepresented genders, including developers, UX designers, product managers, and, for the first time, 3 UX writers. The expanded 15-week program featured 6 cross-functional tech squads, where participants, guided by mentors and guest speakers, collaborated on projects from concept to launch, culminating in live website deployments.
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CherryOnTech is a volunteer-run organization focused on helping people from underrepresented genders who are new to the tech world. Our mission is to build a supportive community where individuals can grow and thrive by working together in tech squads. We believe in the power of teamwork, mentorship, and providing opportunities for everyone to feel empowered and succeed in tech.
<aside> π Learn more about our program
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<aside> π₯ Check out Spring 2023 cohort summary and insights π₯
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<aside> π« BerryBlend Squad
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Product name: Blissful
<aside> π Project summary: Blissful is an innovative wellness initiative addressing the pervasive issue of work burnout. Committed to enhancing the well-being of women and non-binary working professionals, our project is designed to recommend self-care activities for individuals experiencing burnout. Activities are recommended based on someoneβs perceived energy level, separated from low and high, which is determined through a questionnaire.
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π« Squad members
- PM: Karen Rocha
- PM: Juhi Patel
- UX Designer: Rebecca Jung
- UX Designer: Ilgen Cevik
- Developer: Kati Ealey
- Developer: Erina Perez
- Developer: Tie Hardy
<aside> π PeachyKeen Squad
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Product name: Job Quest
<aside> π Project summary: Job Quest is a platform designed to simplify the job search process for job seekers, addressing the challenges they face when entering the competitive job market. By providing a structured roadmap, actionable tasks, and valuable resources, Job Quest empowers jobseekers to secure meaningful employment opportunities and launch their careers with confidence.
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π Squad members
- PM: Bola Fowosere
- PM: Tanisha Nigam
- UX Designer: Jenn Jones
- UX Designer: Ritthikha Ragavan
- Developer: Poorva Shukla
- Developer: Pelumi Tayo-Orisadare
- Developer: Alexandra Labaisse
<aside> π₯ Kiwi Kick Squad
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Product name: Spoonful
<aside> π Project summary: Spoonful is a website that aids in preventing burnout by incorporating a task planner that utilizes spoon theory.
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π₯ Squad members
- PM: Amy La
- PM: Mary Allen
- UX Designer: Clavia Castilhos
- UX Designer: Vandana Kala
- Developer: Kat Kowalik
- Developer: Shelley McHardy
- Developer: Tanya PiΓ±a
<aside> π± MintyFresh Squad
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<aside> π GuavaDream Squad
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