Mentor Mind

Introduction

Mentor Mind is an AI-powered skill development and career guidance platform designed to help users navigate their learning journey and professional growth effectively. By leveraging AI-driven recommendations, personalized roadmaps, and interactive mentorship, Mentor Mind provides users with structured guidance to acquire new skills and explore career opportunities.

Features

1. AI-Powered Learning & Skill Guidance

• Personalized AI-recommended skills based on user inputs
• Stepwise roadmap generation for selected skills
• Progress tracking and goal setting

2. Career Insights

• Real-time job and internship listings
• Upcoming events, meetups, and hackathons
• Resume-building guide for career advancement

3. AI Mentor Chat

• Interactive AI-based chat for skill and career advice
• Intelligent responses tailored to user goals

4. Community & Networking

• Upcoming & past workshop listings
• Q&A section for peer learning
• Future enhancements for mentorship programs

5. User Profile & Customization

• Authentication powered by Clerk
• Personalized dashboard with learning insights
• Settings for user preferences

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User Flow

1. Landing Page

   • Introduction to the platform
   • "Get Started" button leading to the Guide-Me page

2. Guide-Me Page (AI Skill Recommendation)

   • Stepwise form to gather user interests & experience
   • AI suggests trending and personalized skills

3. Login/Signup (via Clerk Authentication)

   • Required for personalized recommendations & roadmap access

4. Dashboard (Central Hub for Users)

   • Quick insights on progress, workshops, and analytics
   • Access to all key sections:
     • Learnings (Skill tracking & roadmap)
     • Career Insights (Jobs, events, resume guide)
     • AI Mentor Chat (Skill & career guidance)
     • Community (Workshops & QnA section)
     • Settings (Profile & preferences)

5. Explore Individual Sections

   • Engage with AI mentor for skill & career advice
   • Browse career insights and job opportunities
   • Participate in community discussions & workshops

6. Continuous Learning & Career Growth

   • Track progress, gain insights, and refine skill goals

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (React.js), Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, API Routes
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Clerk
• AI Services: Gemini for AI Mentor Chat and Skills Recommendations
• Hosting & Deployment: Vercel, MongoDB Atlas

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Future Enhancements

• Advanced AI-driven mentorship with personalized coaching
• Gamification elements for skill tracking
• Resume builder with AI-based optimization
• AI-powered interview preparation & career assessments

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Getting Started

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jatinkaushik-jk/mentor-mind.git
   cd mentor-mind

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables (.env):

   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_key
   CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_url
   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature-branch)
3. Commit changes and push to your branch
4. Submit a pull request

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Contact & Support

For questions, feature requests, or support, open an issue on GitHub.