Title: WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program Q4 2024: Call for Interest Author: Hari Shanker R Published: June 15, 2024 Last modified: July 15, 2024 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) [Hari Shanker R](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) 12:32 pm _on_ June 15, 2024 Tags: [#WPContributors ( 60 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpcontributors/), [contributor-mentorship ( 8 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/contributor-mentorship/), [contributor-working-group ( 36 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/contributor-working-group/), [mentorship ( 12 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/mentorship/), mentorship- cohort-november-2024, [mentorship-program ( 33 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/mentorship-program/) # WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program Q4 2024: Call for Interest Please note: The Q4 2024 WordPress Contributor Mentorship: Early call for interest has concluded as on [July 15th, 2024, 23:59 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240715T2359). Missed the deadline? No worries! We will be opening up a formal call for mentees by August. Please keep an eye out on this blog for more information. We are excited to announce an early interest form for the Q4 2024 [WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/contributor-day/contributor-working-group/contributor-mentorship-program-for-wordpress/) Cohort! This program connects seasoned WordPress experts with newcomers, offering a fantastic opportunity for mentees to gain hands-on experience contributing to WordPress, while mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. share their expertise and improve their leadership skills. Learn more about our [July 2023 Pilot](https://make.wordpress.org/project/2023/08/11/the-inaugural-cohort-of-the-wordpress-contributor-mentorship-program-has-concluded/), and our [February 2024 cohort](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/08/wordpress-contributor-mentorship-2024-q1-cohort-graduates/). Following the [success of our last cohort](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/08/wordpress-contributor-mentorship-2024-q1-cohort-graduates/), we have received significant interest from community members worldwide about the program at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Europe 2024. Therefore, we are opening an early call for interest for participants in our next cohort, planned for October-November 2024. Interested participants can pre- register now. ## 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. **_Never contributed before? _****_You’re STRONGLY invited to apply!_ ** ## 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. Please note: This is not the official mentorEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues./mentee call form. The formal mentor/mentee selection process will open in August 2024. We typically receive many applications for our mentorship program, and by pre-registering now, you increase your chances of being selected. ### Call for Interest Deadline: July 15, 2024 ~Please fill out the form by [July 15th, 2024, 23:59 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240715T2359). ~ Applications for the Early Call for Interest for Mentors and Mentees have closed as on July 15th, 2024. As shared above, a formal call for mentees will open in August. All applications will be informed about their mentorship selection by September 2024. Early applicants will be prioritized for this cohort. ## Details of the Q4 2024 Mentorship Program Like the [February 2024 cohort](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/08/wordpress-contributor-mentorship-2024-q1-cohort-graduates/), this cohort will also focus on project-based mentorship. Mentees will have the chance to work on projects related to their area of contribution. The cohort will work closely with the WordPress 6.7 release, giving participants an insider view of the process. ## Application Process & Cohort Timeline * **June 2024:** Mentee Interest Form opens * **June – July 2024:** Next cohort structure finalized, and program announced * **August – September 2024:** Mentees/mentors are selected and announced * **October-November 2024:** Mentorship Program. --- I hope many of you participate in this exciting journey of learning and collaboration! 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[Hari Shanker R](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) 12:33 pm _on_ June 15, 2024 3. +make.wordpress.org/project/ +make.wordpress.org/updates/ 4. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24b7781a59e00a1814f79b738b30cbe96f0eb5a4de3553dd53e46a144037a1da? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 5. [Carl Angelo Lorete](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lorete130/) 4:55 pm _on_ June 15, 2024 6. Can I join as a mentee? Even I am new in this wordpress industry? 7. I want to learn and enhance my skills on WordPress Web Development. 8. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dc299e7661427be01b68a46d2ebb55bdd5635e548b6f9ea12dec2930c5d4a858? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Hari Shanker R](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) 7:37 am _on_ June 17, 2024 * Hi [@lorete130](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lorete130/) 👋 Great question! We welcome everyone to this program, irrespective of their WordPress or contribution experience. Please feel free to sign up already! 9. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10f527b1446daf86565ed52501232b37ff4dc651259fb04399d5bacb9aea4e8d? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 10. [Matteo Enna](https://profiles.wordpress.org/matteoenna/) 6:46 am _on_ June 17, 2024 11. I read this news during the WCEUWCEU WordCamp Europe. The European flagship WordCamp event. lunch break and thought: Amazing! I was in the previous one and it was a wonderful experience. 12. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dc299e7661427be01b68a46d2ebb55bdd5635e548b6f9ea12dec2930c5d4a858? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Hari Shanker R](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) 7:39 am _on_ June 17, 2024 * Greatly appreciate your excitement, [@matteoenna](https://profiles.wordpress.org/matteoenna/)! It was lovely having you as a mentee. I’m glad to hear about your wonderful experience in our last cohort, and I am excited seeing all your wonderful contributions in the WordPress project! 13. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dc299e7661427be01b68a46d2ebb55bdd5635e548b6f9ea12dec2930c5d4a858? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 14. [Hari Shanker R](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) 11:25 pm _on_ July 15, 2024 15. Update: The Q4 2024 WordPress Contributor Mentorship: Early call for interest has successfully concluded. We have received a large number of applications so far – big thanks to everyone that has applied! We will get back to you on the status of your application by August-September 2024. Missed the deadline? No worries! We will be opening up a formal call for mentees by August. 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