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 ====== Linux Kernel Mentorship Program ======
-The [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_P70rjCfiLq6PkqxTbhF0_y0bcA-Ryj-/view?usp=sharing|Linux Kernel Mentorship Program]] offers a structured remote learning opportunity to aspiring Linux Kernel developers. Experienced Linux Kernel developers and maintainers mentor volunteer mentees and help them become contributors to the Linux Kernel.
+The Linux Kernel Mentorship Program offers a structured remote learning opportunity to aspiring Linux Kernel developers. Experienced Linux Kernel developers and maintainers mentor volunteer mentees and help them become contributors to the Linux Kernel.
-The Linux Kernel Mentorship Program includes three 12-week, full-time volunteer mentee positions, and two 24-week part-time volunteer mentee positions each year. Please check the [[https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/lkmp/lkmp_schedule|Fall 2020 Linux Kernel Mentorship Program]] and get started. **This is a remote opportunity and there is no need to relocate or move to participate.**
+The Linux Kernel Mentorship Program includes three 12-week, full-time volunteer mentee positions, and two 24-week part-time volunteer mentee positions each year. Please check the [[https://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/mentorship-programs/|The Linux Foundation Mentorship Programs]] and get started. **This is a remote opportunity and there is no need to relocate or move to participate.**
-Through funding from the Linux Foundation, the Linux Kernel Mentorship Program will offer location based [[https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentee-stipends|Stipend]] and travel funding to attend industry conferences to present the work they’ve done during the program.
+Through funding from the Linux Foundation, the Linux Kernel Mentorship Program might offer location based [[https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentee-stipends|Stipend]] and travel funding to attend industry conferences to present the work they’ve done during the program. Sone Linux keenel Mentorship Programs are unpaid (credit-only) to offer the opportunity to larger number of people without funding constraints.
 Please see below regarding additional matching grants that the Linux Foundation is providing to other projects on [[https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/|LFX Mentorship]] in support of diversity initiatives.
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 The mentors are experienced developers and maintainers seeking additional help on the project as well as an opportunity to teach aspiring developers. Many mentors and mentees will be  focused on improving security and stability of the kernel.
-Mentees will be invited to speak at [[https://events.linuxfoundation.org/upcoming-events/|Open Source Summits]] to share the work they have done during the program and will be given an opportunity to network with the community and prospective employers. Mentees are encouraged to write blogs to share their experience and their project, and the blogs will be published on the Linux Foundation blog site.
+Graduated Mentees will be invited to speak at [[https://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/diversity-inclusivity|LFX Mentorship Showcase]] once a year to share the work they have done during the program and will be given an opportunity to network with the community and prospective employers. Mentees are encouraged to write blogs to share their experience and their project.
 **What are the licensing guidelines for the mentorship work?**
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   * Prospective mentees! Get started by creating mentee profile on [[https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org//|LFX Mentorship]].
   * Prospective mentors! Get started by creating mentor profile on [[https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org//|LFX Mentorship]].
-  * [[lkmp:lkmp_schedule|Check Mentorship Program Schedule]]
+  * [[lkmp:lkmp_schedule|Check Mentorship Program Schedule]] and pick a term that works the best for your work/school schedules and plan for participation.
+  * **Plan for participation:**
+    * Complete the [[https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/a-beginners-guide-to-linux-kernel-development-lfc103/|A Beginner’s Guide to Linux Kernel Development]] e-course. This is a free training course which is a prerequisite for the mentorship program starting Spring 2020. Once you complete the course, you get a certificate of completion which you can download. Keep it handy for applying for open projects.
   * [[https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-kernel-mentees|Subscribe to linux-kernel-mentees list]]
-  * Join #linux-kernel-mentees IRC Channel on [[https://freenode.net/|freenode]]. This server recommends Nick registration.
+  * Join #kernel-mentees IRC Channel on [[https://oftc.net/|OFTC]].
-     * Server Name: irc.freenode.net/6667
+     * Server Name: irc.oftc.net/6667
      * You can register your Nick in the server tab with command: identify /msg NickServ identify <password>
      * You can configure your chat client to auto identify using NickServ(/MSG NickServ+password) option - works on hexchat
+     * Join [[https://forum.linuxfoundation.org/categories/lfx-mentorship-linux-kernel|LFX Mentorship Linux Kernel]] collaboration forum.
 ====== Mentees - Profile Creation process ======
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   * **Complete the project prerequisite tasks assigned to you when you apply for the project**:
-      * Step 1: Complete the [[https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/a-beginners-guide-to-linux-kernel-development-lfc103/|A Beginner’s Guide to Linux Kernel Development]] e-course. This is a free training course which is a prerequisite for the mentorship program starting Spring 2020. Once you complete the course, you get a certificate of completion which you can download and upload to complete your prerequisite task. **If you are unable to upload, attach it to the cover letter or link it from your resume.**
+      * Step 1: You should have completed the [[https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/a-beginners-guide-to-linux-kernel-development-lfc103/|A Beginner’s Guide to Linux Kernel Development]] e-course during the planning phase. Upload the certificate of completion. **If you are unable to upload, attach it to the cover letter or link it from your resume.**
       * Step 2: Upload resume, cover-letter
   * **Complete Skill evaluation period - 2 weeks (due before Application Contribution period begins) **
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       * **If you qualify, you can start Application Contributions. A task will be assigned to you to start your Application Contributions. A second task be assigned to submit your completed application.**
   * **NOTE: we recommend you to start steps 1-3 as soon as the Prerequisites and Skill Evaluation Period opens, so we can have time to evaluate your skills and assigning you to a mentor.**
-  * **Application Contribution period (6 weeks)**
+  * **Application Contribution period (2 weeks)**
       * Work on mentor assigned tasks to learn you project area.
       * [[lkmp:lkmp_required_contributions|Complete required contributions]]
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       * [[lkmp:lkmp_sample_report|Report contributions]]
       * [[lkmp:lkmp_bugfix_sample_report|Bugfix report contributions]]
-  * Complete application and submit: Application packet should contain a short summary of your skills and what you learned during the 6 week application period and include a report of all your contributions. Upload your application to the "Submit Completed Application task".
+  * Complete application and submit: Application packet should contain a short summary of your skills and what you learned during the 4 week application period and include a report of all your contributions. Upload your application to the "Submit Completed Application task".
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