Following the success of our 2023 Q3 and 2024 Q1 cohorts, I’m thrilled to announce the official launch of the third WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program cohort, set for the final quarter of 2024. This program connects seasoned WordPress experts with newcomers, offering a fantastic opportunity for mentees to gain hands-on experience contributing to WordPress, while mentors share their expertise and improve their leadership skills.
Criteria for Mentees
Whether you are new to WordPress or looking to enhance your skills, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced contributors. Receive personalized guidance, develop your skills, and network within the WordPress community.
Criteria for Mentors
If you have experience in WordPress development, design, community engagement, or any other WordPress-related area and wish to guide new contributors, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Through mentoring, give back to the community, enhance your leadership skills, and connect with emerging contributors.
If you have a project in mind and want to guide 4-6 mentees, this program is ideal. Learn more about project-based mentorship.
Program Goals and Details
Our program connects seasoned WordPress experts with newcomers. Mentees will gain hands-on experience in contributing to WordPress and grow their network of contacts within the global WordPress community, while mentors share their expertise and develop their leadership skills. Over six weeks, mentors and mentees will collaborate, learn, and contribute within a diverse, global community of talented contributors. Mentees will also get opportunities to directly contribute to WordPress 6.7 (the next and latest WordPress release) and also gain an inside view of WordPress contributions.
Selection Process
Mentors and mentees will be selected based on various criteria, including mentor availability, participant interest, individual profiles, and adherence to WordPress Community Guidelines. Our goal is to include as many mentees and mentors as possible in this cohort.
Timeline
- Application Opens: Thursday, August 16, 2024
- Application Deadline: Monday, August 26, 2024
- Selected Mentors and Mentees Announced: By September 9, 2024
- Program Duration: October 7 to November 15, 2024 (6 weeks)
Benefits
- For Mentees: Receive personalized guidance, develop your skills, and expand your network within the WordPress community.
- For Mentors: Give back to the community, enhance your leadership skills, and connect with emerging contributors.
Over 55 mentees have graduated, and 35 mentors have participated in this program thus far in two cohorts, with excellent results. Curious to learn more about the mentorship program and its impact? Check out the following blog posts:
Join us in this exciting journey of learning and collaboration!
This post was collaboratively written by Contributor Working Group Members: @estelaris @harishanker @kirasong @oglekler @patricia70, @tobifjellner
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