БУДЬ/BE is a mentoring program designed to help Ukrainian women to get a job in IT and creative industries

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Mentors and experts from the best Ukrainian and global companies support women in their job search.

БУДЬ/BE platform is implemented by the INSCIENCE organization, dedicated to promoting science and evidence-based medicine in Ukraine, in collaboration with the Digitizing.Space innovation agency.

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third of Ukrainian women and men have lost their jobs

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69% of the unemployed are women

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40% of internally displaced persons are unemployed

БУДЬ/BE is a supportive assistant in professional development. Mentors work closely with each mentee, helping them in identifying and pursuing their career goals.The program is free for participants. 735 women successfully completed БУДЬ/BE program in 2022. They received invitations for employment or internships, experienced growth through high-quality educational courses, and became part of the welcoming community of program graduates.

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For whom

БУДЬ/BE program is tailored just for you if you're ready to kickstart a new career in the IT or creative industries. If you are a beginner in a certain profession or a newcomer seeking valuable advice.

БУДЬ/BE professions

UI / UX Design Back end, Front end Development Marketing (Brand Management, SMM, PR, Event) Project Management Data Science, Data Analysis HR / Recruitment Product Management QA Cybersecurity

Your journey with БУДЬ/BE

What you will get

Educational course

Юлія Кудіна

Юлія Кудіна

HR-консультантка, 
ex-VP of People в Reface

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Як вибрати ІТ спеціальність,
яка підходить саме вам?

Катерина Карау

Катерина Карауш

Координаторка 
з працевлаштування студентів та студенток 
в Mate academy

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Про професії: UX/UI дизайнерка, 
розробниця, тестувальниця

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Оксана Крикун

Експертка в продуктовому менеджменті та бізнес-консультуванні, партнерка в LVCA Consulting

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Про професії: бізнес-аналітикиня, проєктна менеджерка, 
продакт менеджерка

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Юлія Межер

Lead Security Engineer 
в Cossack Labs, директорка організації Women Who Code Kyiv

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Про професії: спеціалістка 
з кібербезпеки

Маргарита Дуброва

Маргарита 
Дуброва

Продуктова аналітикиня у Welltech

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Про професії: аналітикиня даних, продуктова аналітикиня

Галина Кузьмович

Галина Кузьмович

Sr. Product Marketing Manager в SE Ranking, експертка з бренд маркетингу

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Про професії: діджитал маркетологиня

Орися Хім'як

Орися Хім'як

PR Comms менеджерка 
в Respeecher. Кураторка курсу PR Basics в Projector

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Про професії: піар спеціалістка

Вікторія Коцюба

Вікторія Коцюба

HR та кар'єрна консультантка

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Про професії: HR спеціалістка, рекрутерка

Mentors

Daria Cherniatevych

Project Manager at Luxoft

Nina Borysova

Director, Product Management Technical at Mastercard

Maryna Zaporozhets

COO at Scally Care

Olena Mykytyn

Agile Coach at EPAM

Antonina Pyrohovska

Coach at 2Co coaching&consulting

Olha Zaiats

HR Specialist

Olga Baranets

Independent Startup Agent

Bogdan Ponomarchuk

Engineering Manager at Grammarly

Oksana Holubets

Product Manager at My Kyivstar App, Kyivstar Tech

Olha Marchuk

Employer Branding Senior Specialist at Luxoft

Oksana Sosidenko

Career Consultant

Yuriy Bondaruk

Sr Staff Software Engineer at Uber

Oleksandra Lytvynenko

PR specialist at MacPaw

Daria Aleksandrova

Product Manager at Grammarly

Mariia Tintul

Head of Business Development, Startup Wise Guys

Natalka Zabytivska

Talent Success Lead at SoftServe

Anastasiia Sleptsova

Co-founder at Digitizing.Space

Olha Shykalo

Co-owner, Marketing Manager at DUOTET

Oksana Barannyk

English Tutor

Karina Mykhailiak

People Partner at AMO

Viktoriia Pryshchepa

Internal Education Lead at Genesis

Mariia Smyiukha

Chief Human Resources Officer at Web Design Sun

Hanna Ustynova

Head of Communications at PEN Ukraine

Iryna Nahorna

COO at Innocode

Ksenia Izakova

Senior Project Lead at 1991 Accelerator

Oleksandra Petrunok

Communications Director at Genesis

Anna Shnyt

Product designer at Fairo

Anastasiia Karnydal

Learning & Development Lead at SoftConstruct Ukraine

Ielyzaveta Zubacheva

Senior Engineering Manager at Pleo

Valentyna Zubko

Директорка Бізнес-школи РФК

Liliia Bodnar

Founder & CEO Медіаплатформа

Oksana Hirchak

Service&Data Coordinator at 18 Degrees Family Services For Western MA

Alona Nahaievshchuk

Journalist at Nakypilo Mediagroup

Polina Semonova

Coach, facilitator at 2Co.Coaching&Consulting

Oksana Smilka

Operations director at Scalr

Ryta Flomboim

Co-founder, CEO at A+F PR&Communications Agency

Nataliia Blazhkun

Influencer Marketing Team Lead at Headway

Kateryna Kovalova

Product Lead at Win24

Alina Shcherbyna

CMO Swag42, Strategic Advisor STEM is FEM, Board Director Wtech

Daria Siedykh

CEO at ZEPS

Nina Somkina

Digital Health Analyst at HealthXL

Anastasiia Kutuzova

Co-founder at VDVOKH Digital Agency

Dmytro Levoshich

CEO at QubeSoft

Lidiia Rudieva

HR Business Partner at Codemotion

Yuliia Ternova

Head of Talent Acquisition, PayDo

Karina Lapina

Sustainability Lead, Startup Wise Guys Accelerator

Diana Lemen

Lead Front-end Dev, EPAM

Tetiana Shaforostova

Head of PMO at Moneyveo

Darya Savchenko

Chief Recruitment Officer, Computools

Zoriana Matsuk

Head of Finance and Accounting, Yozmatech

Viktoriia Zakharova

HRBP/IT Recruiter, Nayax Retail

Jane Klepa

Director of Partnerships and Innovation, SET University

Liliia Badiul

Open Data/Civic Tech Manager, Фонд "Східна Європа"

Olena Danilko

Test Engineer at ELEKS

Yanina Shabanova

Communication manager, SocialBoost / 1991 Accelerator

Olha Tushych

Product Designer at Xenoss

Olga Tarasova

Global Change Manager at Luxoft

Natalie Vorobiova

Head of Marketing at CCG Development

Oksana Herasymchuk

International Business Development Manager at DrugCards OU

Alina Paduka

Senior IT Recruiter at inVerita

Anna Koval

QA engineer at TechMagic

Valeria Salivanchuk

Global PR Manager at SET University

Olha Vasylieva

Backend Engineer at LOVOO

Julia Pshenychna

HR Business Partner at SoftServe

Viroslava Novosylna

Founder, Co-founder at SLOVA, Wtech

Valeriia Yakovenko

Chief Marketing Officer, CASES

Tetiana Slabko

Privacy Counsel, Wargaming

Kateryna Hlushenia

Global HR director at Laba Group

Kateryna Dvornichenko

Product Ower, Leanspace

Anna Mazurenko

Lead BA, Newfire Global Partners

Diana Pinchuk

Engineering Manager at Zivver

Iurii Bregman

Senior Software Engineer at Eleks

Mariia Pavliuk

Product Manager at Fin Pay

Anastasiia Bashtova

IT Recruiter at EVO

Anastasiia Yaroshyk

Leam Lead at OPD Fight For Right

Anastasiia Dudka

Team leader SMM at Feedback Studio

Kseniia Dashynska

Директорка ПП Аналітик Експрес

Anastasia Chaikovskaya

Project & Operations Manager at BHSU and Elec-T

Liudmyla Suslova

Head of Quality Engineering Center of Excellence at Intellias

Yuliia Kaliuzhna

Rewards & Operations Specialist (HR Specialist) at Intellias

Viktoriia Fadina

Senior Visual Designer at Xenoss

Yulia Chuzha

Brand Marketing Manager at MacPaw

Valeriya Chunikhin

Head of People Operations at United Help Ukraine

Tetiana Soldatova

Founder at IT ENTERPRISE LLC

Victoria Chuchina

CEO&Owner at DData Consulting

Elizabeth Tsarova

HR Manager at CIGen

Iryna Horobets

Frontend Developer at Brightlocal

Kateryna Kucherenko

Content Team Lead at DataArt

Valeriia Lisovska

Recruiter/Employer Brand Manager at ELVTR

Olena Kononenko

IT Scout в Esupport від ГО АФК

Elizaveta Vorobiova

Head of Talent Acquisition at Mate Academy

Oksana Yakushenkova

Викладачка математики та інформатики, Ногайський фаховий коледж ТДАТУ

Diana Yavorska

Project Manager

Iryna Mielanina

Директорка ТОВ «ЦЕНТР УНА»

Olena Khirsa

Digital Learning expert at Agile Coach

Nataliia Manakova

Senior Data Scientist at SoftServe

Tetiana Lisova

Photographer, Creative Projects Manager

Anastasiia Kondratieva

CEO at AK Social Design & Consulting

Valeriia Bilous

Localisation Engineer at Languagewire

Tania Smetana

CMO at Emily Medical Centre

Tetiana Safronenko

HR Business Partner

Olena Baliuk

Senior People Partner at pwrteams, Nortal company

Ivashura Olha

Тьюторка "Навчай для України"

Didenko Yelyzaveta

Marketing Manager at Rakuten Viber

Roman Povzyk

Product Analyst at Bini Games

Reviews on the БУДЬ/BE

This program has had a very positive impact on my career and my life. I met many new and interesting people who motivated me, supported me, and helped me in everything. I could complete the course and get a job in the IT company Talando as an IT Sourcer.

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Kseniia Melnyk

participant of БУДЬ’22

It was a wonderful experience that inspired in me the faith that I could change my profession. БУДЬ is an extraordinary mentoring program designed for women seeking employment opportunities. Thanks to their support and career advice, I felt more confident in the process of finding a job. Mentors gave me tons of useful information and inspired me to reach new heights. Every woman needs that kind of support to grow professionally and personally. I sincerely recommend the program!

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Olena Kaliuzhna

participant of БУДЬ’22

BE program has accelerated and enhanced the quality of my job search. Now I work for RIA.com as QA Engineer.

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Nataliia Pomazanova (Trushevska)

participant of БУДЬ’22

The program motivated and inspired me to succeed. With the support of БУДЬ/BE and mentoring, I identified my strengths and moved in the right direction. Approximately six months after completing the program, I received my dream job offer.

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Anna Koval

participant of БУДЬ’22

The program affirmed my commitment to pursue a career in IT. I found new acquaintances, friends, and received a lot of moral and professional support. I was offered an Internship as a Product Owner, considering my previous experience and education. I applied as QA, because I completed several courses in that area. After a successful internship, I secured a position in a startup and am currently working in that role. I have also completed PO and BA courses and continue to develop.

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Tetiana Brovchuk

participant of БУДЬ’22

I am deeply grateful to the БУДЬ program for providing me with the opportunity to regain confidence in myself and receive support from experts during the war. I am grateful to the curator, Anna Shyt; she inspired me to believe in myself. I am also grateful to Dasha Vetrova, she is a wonderful specialist and an incredible person. I work as a freelance UX/UI designer. I believe that I will find a stable job soon

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Maryna Antipova

participant of БУДЬ’22

It was the friendliest project of my entire life: live communication with real professionals in the industry. Reality-based answers to uncomfortable questions. Positive attitude and strong moral support

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participant of БУДЬ’22

The БУДЬ project provided me with invaluable support on my journey to transitioning to a new profession. I watched webinars, asked questions to experts, talked to mentors, with girls just like me. A great mentor assisted me in crafting a strong resume. While I handled the actual tasks, the meaningful advice they provided turned out to be highly effective. Thanks to this, I was finally able to submit my resume and secured a job after the first interview. I am very grateful to the БУДЬ project and everyone who took part in it.

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Yevheniia

participant of БУДЬ’22

Sessions with a curator helped me improve my resume and organize my thoughts, making me more confident during interviews. Sessions with mentors helped me to identify the direction. All job interviews following the mentoring sessions were successful. Now I am Data Researcher at Kyla

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participant of БУДЬ’22

While I didn't begin my career in IT, I embarked on a diplomatic path, inspired by the ideas discussed with my mentor, Tetiana Safronenko. I earned the position of Second Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in Turkmenistan after winning a competition.

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Yevheniia Larina

participant of БУДЬ’22

I studied design before the mentoring program, but it helped me believe in myself, enhance my mental well-being, and simultaneously, while improving my skills, actively go through interviews, and finalize my resume and portfolio. It was my curator who helped me find a job, and she was also the first person to design my professional identity. Now I am a graphic designer at INSCIENCE.

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Yelyzaveta Lutska

participant of БУДЬ’22

My curator assisted me in discarding unnecessary elements and provided advice that was unbiased, friendly, and as comfortable as possible. She showed empathy and strong faith in me and my abilities. She encouraged and guided me.

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participant of БУДЬ’22

When I enrolled in the БУДЬ program, I had already completed AQA courses, continued to study actively on my own, practiced, and developed my resume. The girls who were my mentors helped me understand where to go next, shared their knowledge and resources. I really appreciate that. We conducted a test interview with a mentee who is studying to become an HR professional. I am grateful for that experience.

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Mariia Servachak

participant of БУДЬ’22

The BE program served as a source of support and inspiration to keep going in my job search. I am no longer in IT; I've shifted my focus to social activities. The company is engaged in restoration of housing destroyed by hostilities.

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Oleksandra

participant of БУДЬ’22

The mentoring program has significantly shaped my journey as a frontend developer, offering valuable guidance, expert advice, and the opportunity to discuss complex tasks with an experienced mentor. That process has helped me enhance my skills, broaden my horizons, and boost my confidence in my capabilities in frontend development.

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Olha Chuzhdiuk

participant of БУДЬ’22

The БУДЬ/BE program is more than just a "name"; it instills faith in yourself, with people who are there for you 24/7, pouring their heart and soul into your journey. Here, you'll gain a ton of experience and a shot at a better future that can change your life forever!

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Марія Мацигін

participant of БУДЬ’22

Welcome to БУДЬ/BE

Q&A

Will I get a course certificate after the БУДЬ/BE program?
БУДЬ/BE is primarily a mentoring program rather than courses in a certain specialty. This means that during your participation, you will work with a mentor or curator. Mentors are highly skilled professionals in the IT and creative industries, working for both global and Ukrainian companies. They will assist you in reaching your career goals, share their personal experiences and advice, help you create a CV and cover letter, prepare for interviews, and guide you in applying for vacancies, courses, and internships. The most active participants in БУДЬ/BE will have the opportunity to enroll in paid courses in specializations for free. Participants who successfully complete these courses will be eligible to receive certificates.
I am interested in the IT/creative industries, but I have not decided on my profession. Does the БУДЬ/BE program suit me?
Yes, it is just for you. The mentoring program is designed for two groups of participants – beginners and newcomers. Newcomers are the type of mentees who require precise career advice in the field. Those participants will complete a mandatory educational course of 5 online lectures. In the lectures, you will gain insights into the distinctive features of various areas and understand the workings of different companies.
Are there any age restrictions for participants?
Women of all ages can participate. We believe that lifelong learning is a superpower. Anyone can pursue a new profession in adulthood. When filling out an application for participation in БУДЬ/BE, please provide details about your previous experience and motivation.
Is this program free?
Yes, this program is free thanks to our partners. However, participants are selected through a competitive process due to the limited number of spots available.
Can I choose a curator and/or mentor?
The curator will be with you throughout the entire program. According to the project's terms, the organizing team meticulously selects curators individually for each participant. We consider your successful interaction to be our value. Therefore, we request that you describe your experience and request in as much detail as possible, enabling us to consider these factors during the matchmaking process.
Mentors are specialists in a specific field with whom you can schedule consultations to discuss your request.
I want to be a mentor and help girls find a job. How can I contact you?
Thank you for your interest! Please fill out the questionnaire, and we will contact you.
If I haven't received a confirmation email about participating in the program, who should I contact?
Please send an email to bud@inscience.io. Please use the following subject line: “Your First and Last Name | БУДЬ Participant Questionnaire.”

Team

Olena Skyrta

Co-founder and partner at INSCIENCE

Viktoriia Hapchuk

Project Manager at INSCIENCE

Daria Savytska

Mentors Coordinator / Digitizing.Space

Alla Biloshapko

Educational Program Coordinator

Anastasiia Krasnozhon

Communication Manager at INSCIENCE

Anastasiia Sylenok

Co-Founder Digitizing.Space

Nataliia Levoshych

Project Manager / Digitizing.Space

Tetiana Bondarenko

Community Manager / Digitizing.Space

Yelyzaveta Lutska

Designer at INSCIENCE

Marka Shevchenko

Software engineer

Olena Sobil

Financial Manager at INSCIENCE