Long-Term Timeline
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Continuous
Registration for mentors
Mentors can apply for Mentorship throughout the year. Once a profile has been approved and published on the website, the mentor will receive a confirmation email.
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March 2026
Registration for mentees is open
Mentees will have the opportunity to choose a mentor and apply for a long-term mentorship relationship until the end of March.
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April 2026
WCC annual mentorship program launch
This discussion will cover topics such as the specific challenges that women in technology often encounter and how mentorship can provide support and guidance.
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April, 2026
Introduction emails
Once the list of matched mentors and mentees is complete, all participants will receive an introduction email containing the next steps.
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April - September, 2026
Regular meetings
Throughout the programme, mentors and mentees will schedule regular meetings to discuss progress and share advice and feedback. The frequency of these meetings will depend on the preferences of the mentor and mentee, however, they will typically occur every 1-2 weeks.
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June - July, 2026
Programme check-ins
Mentors and mentees will be invited to a mentorship check-in meeting twice during the cycle to assess progress and collect feedback.
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September, 2026
End of the Programme
The mentor and mentee will agree on their final meeting to conclude their sessions. The Mentorship Programme Team will then hold a meeting for all mentors and mentees to wrap up the mentorship programme and discuss wins, progress, and outcomes of the programme.