Mentoring Working Group and You - Introduction to CNCF Project Mentorship Programs

Discover the importance of mentoring in CNCF projects through this informative conference talk. Learn about the newly established Mentoring Working Group and its role in providing resources, information, and peer coaching to facilitate successful mentoring programs. Explore existing programs like LFX, GSOC, and Outreach, and understand how they contribute to growing and diversifying project contributors. Gain insights into minimizing the workload involved in mentoring initiatives and learn how to actively participate in building up the Mentorship WG to support CNCF projects, mentors, and mentees. Get introduced to He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN), an innovative regional program helping New Zealand and Maori students engage in cloud native technologies locally, serving as a model for recruiting non-traditional contributors. Acquire the knowledge needed to initiate or enhance your project's mentorship efforts, fostering a more inclusive and diverse cloud native community.