The WordPress Contributor Working Group is thrilled to announce the launch of the third cohort of the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program, that has kicked off on Monday, October 7th! This program offers newer WordPress enthusiasts a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the project and make meaningful contributions by pairing them with experienced contributors (mentors) for a six-week period.
Who are the Mentees?
This cohort includes over 100 diverse contributors (mentees), each either paired with a mentor, involved in a task-focused project under the guidance of multiple mentors, or participating with a broader cohort group. These participants were selected from a pool of 150 applicants worldwide. All applicants should have received an email with the results of their application.
Program Breakdown
This cohort will span over a six-week period:
- Weeks 1 and 2 (October 7 – October 18): Kick-off session, initial mentor/mentee check-in, setting contribution goals, and online workshops.
- Weeks 3 and 4 (October 21 – November 1): Focus on onboarding mentees to their chosen. Make/WordPress teams, with support from team representatives, to make their initial contributions.
- Weeks 5 and 6 (November 4 – November 15): Finalizing contributions, Wrap up, set a 30-60-90-day goal, and a graduation session.
After these six weeks, mentees will have gained a solid understanding of the WordPress project, contributed to their chosen Make/Teams, and be prepared for continued involvement. Following the success of the pilot and second cohorts, the timing of this cohort is once again aligned with the latest WordPress release (version 6.7), giving all participants the opportunity to help build the latest and greatest edition of WordPress!
Check out the Cohort #3 White Paper for more details on the program.
Our Mentors
The success of this program is largely thanks to our dedicated mentors, who provide group support and guide mentees through their WordPress journey. From a pool of nearly 46 applicants, the following 25 mentors were selected to support these contributors:
| Project/Group | Mentor(s) |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | TBD |
| WordPress 6.7 Core Contributions | Adam Silverstein (@adamsilverstein) Olga Glekler (@oglekler) Sumit Singh (@sumitsingh) Ajit Bohra (@ajitbohra) Damon Cook (@colorful-tones) |
| Community | Aditya Kane (@adityakane) Steve Mosby (@malgra) |
| WordPress 6.7 Testing | Courtney Robertson (@courane01) Krupa Nanda (@krupajnanda) Patrick Lumumba (@lumiblog) |
| WordPress 6.7 Documentation | Estela Rueda (@estelaris) Leonardus Nugraha (@leonnugraha) |
| WordPress 6.7 Design | Estela Rueda (@estelaris) |
| WordPress 6.7 Support Project | Tör-Björn Fjellner (@tobifjellner) Faisal Ahammed (@faisalahammad) |
| Community Themes / Twenty Twenty Five | Ganga Kafle (@kafleg) Ohia T (@ohia) Shiv Shankar Bhatta (@shivashankerbhatta) |
| Spanish Community/Polyglots/Documentation | Juan Hernando (@unintended8) Nilo Velez (@nilovelez) Javier Casares (@javiercasares) Josep Moran (@josepmoran) |
| French Polyglots and French Translation of Learn content | Jenny Dupuy (@jdy68) |
| WordPress 6.7 Core Contributions (Core Tech) | Kira Song (@kirasong) |
| Bangladeshi Polyglots / Training | Muhibul Haque (@devmuhib) |
| Openverse | TBD |
| bbPress/BuddyPress | Patricia BT (@patricia70) Mathieu Viet (@imath) John James Jacoby (@johnjamesjacoby) |
| bbPress/BuddyPress incl the community part = organise the bbPBP Contributor Day | Patricia BT (@patricia70) |
| Sustainability | TBD |
| Training | TBD |
Localized Mentorship
In addition to projects, we are providing mentees with additional support through a more localized mentoring experience, thanks to the help of local supporters. Here’s a list of local supporter mentors who will be assisting with the program:
French
Patricia BT (@patricia70), Jenny Dupuy (@jdy68)
Spanish
Juan Hernando (@unintended8), Estela Rueda (@estelaris), Josep Moran (@josepmoran), Nilo Velez (@nilovelez), Alexander Ruiz (@alxrz)
Italian
Matteo Enna (@matteoenna)
Bangladesh
Muhibul Haque (@devmuhib), Nazmul Hasan Robin (@nhrrob)
India
Aditya Kane (@adityakane), Alexander Gounder (@gounder), Yogesh Londhe (@yoga1103), Subhashish Chatterjee (@quizzycal)
Program Facilitators
The following fine folks – active members of the WordPress Contributor Working Group, are helping run this program for six weeks, from October 7th through November 15th: @devmuhib, @estelaris, @harishanker, @javiercasares, @jdy68, @josepmoran, @KafleG, @kirasong, @matteoenna, @nilovelez, @oglekler, @patricia70, @tobifjellner, and @unintended8
Join and Follow Along
In the spirit of openness and collaboration, we invite the WordPress community to follow our cohort’s progress. While not everyone can be assigned a specific mentor, anyone interested is welcome to join the #contributor-mentorship channel on Make/WordPress Slack. Here, you can participate in public sessions and stay updated on the developments of the WordPress 6.7 release and the broader contributor community.
For future updates on this program, you can check come back to this URL:
https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/mentorship-program/ (RSS)
Acknowledgments
This program wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of our mentors, Contributor Working Group members, and everyone involved in organizing and supporting this initiative. Your dedication to fostering growth and learning within the WordPress community is invaluable. Let’s work together to make this cohort a success, enhancing mentorship within the WordPress project and empowering more contributors!
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