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== Mentorship Program == | == Mentorship Program == | ||
The Mozilla Security mentorship program is a volunteer based program that provides the opportunity for individuals who have the desire to learn about Information Security and gain practical experience by working on a specific set of tasks and goals. While the mentorship program is organized to support volunteers, the responsibilities and expectations of both mentors and mentees are considered serious responsibilities. The Mentor and Mentee will work together on a publicly tracked project that will provide the mentee work experience that demonstrates a clear understanding of the practical application of Information Security knowledge. The Mentor and the Mozilla Community will gain the benefit of having helped to train an individual who may grow into a strong contributor to Mozilla projects and initiatives, and will have worked with the Mentee to achieve some specific goals to move critical projects and work forward. | The Mozilla Security mentorship program is a volunteer based program that provides the opportunity for individuals who have the desire to learn about Information Security and gain practical experience by working on a specific set of tasks and goals. While the mentorship program is organized to support volunteers, the responsibilities and expectations of both mentors and mentees are considered serious responsibilities. The Mentor and Mentee will work together on a publicly tracked project that will provide the mentee work experience that demonstrates a clear understanding of the practical application of Information Security knowledge. The Mentor and the Mozilla Community will gain the benefit of having helped to train an individual who may grow into a strong contributor to Mozilla projects and initiatives, and will have worked with the Mentee to achieve some specific goals to move critical projects and work forward. | ||
===The Role of a Mentee=== | |||
A Security Mentee should be prepared to make at least a 200 hour commitment over the duration of the mentorship. While the mentorships are offered on a volunteer basis, the projects mentees will work on are expected to have a direct impact on active Mozilla projects, and should be treated with the level of effort and commitment one would have to a university course or internship. In some cases, Mentorships may be offered in tandem with an academic institution and the Mentee will receive academic credit for the work completed. Mentees should also expect to meet with their mentors at least twice a week at a regularly scheduled time, and should provide regular status updates on the work they are doing. | |||
If you want to apply for mentorship on a project, please submit an [[Security/Mentorship/Apply|application]] | |||
=== The Role of a Mentor === | === The Role of a Mentor === | ||
A Security Mentor is expected to provide a significant amount of guidance and direction to the Mentee they work with. Some of the tasks and responsibilities a mentor will fulfill in the course of a mentorship include: | A Security Mentor is expected to provide a significant amount of guidance and direction to the Mentee they work with. Some of the tasks and responsibilities a mentor will fulfill in the course of a mentorship include: | ||
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* Evaluate the candidates performance through the course of the project | * Evaluate the candidates performance through the course of the project | ||
* Provide supporting documentation at the end of the mentorship (where appropriate, for example, tandem academic mentorships) | * Provide supporting documentation at the end of the mentorship (where appropriate, for example, tandem academic mentorships) | ||
If you want to apply to be a mentor, please submit an If you want to apply here, please submit an [[Security/Mentorship/Mentor|application]]. | |||
== Mentorship Projects == | == Mentorship Projects == | ||