1. Program Overview

• Duration: 10th October – 10th January (3 months)

• Purpose: Connect experienced professionals with students/individuals for guided career growth

2. Roles & Responsibilities

Mentor Responsibilities:

• Commit to the full 3-month duration

• Decide the number of mentees you can guide (stated upfront during registration)

• Have regular check-ins (At least 3 sessions for the program)

• Provide constructive guidance on career development, industry knowledge and professional growth

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with mentees

Mentee Responsibilities:

• Reach out to your mentor to ask for their availability and coordinate a suitable schedule accordingly

• Attend scheduled sessions punctually and consistently

• Come prepared with questions/goals for each session

• Respect the mentor's time and expertise

• Provide updates on progress and be receptive to feedback

3. Communication Guidelines

• Preferred communication platforms (e.g., Email, Zoom/Teams, LinkedIn) but can be decided by mentor and mentee.

• Sessions should be professional and goal-oriented

4. Meeting Frequency & Format

• Minimum 1 session per month

• Mode: Online / In-person / Hybrid (According to mentors availability)

• Suggested session duration (e.g., 15-20 minutes)

5. Code of Conduct

• Mutual respect and professionalism at all times

• No discrimination or harassment of any kind

• Confidentiality of shared personal/professional information

• Right to report concerns to WiCyS Sri Lanka organizing committee (srilanka-affiliate@wicys.org)

6. Program Exit / Discontinuation Policy

• Either party can raise concerns to the organizing committee if the match isn't working

• WiCyS reserves the right to reassign or discontinue a mentor-mentee pairing if guidelines are violated

7. Program Completion

• Mentors and mentees expected to complete the full term (10th Oct – 10th Jan)

• Optional feedback survey at program end