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title: 10. Graduation
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:::caution[Programme Sunset]
The open Mentorship Programme has been sunset and is no longer accepting new participants. These pages remain available as reference material.

I'm now running a private, personalised professional development programme on an invite-only basis - hand-selecting a small number of participants so the shape of each journey can be built around them. There is no application process; participation is by direct invitation only.

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**ESTABLISHING GRADUATION CRITERIA AND ALUMNI PROGRAMME PROCEDURES FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS**

## 1. INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

### 1.1. Policy Overview

This Graduation Documentation (hereinafter referred to as "the Documentation") establishes graduation criteria, procedures, and alumni programme information for our Mentorship Programme. This Documentation operates within our comprehensive legal and policy framework, incorporating our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Community Code of Conduct, Mentorship Programme Terms and Conditions, and all applicable legal protections by reference.

### 1.2. Scope and Applicability

This Documentation applies to all participants in our Mentorship Programme. Graduation criteria and procedures set forth in this Documentation determine programme completion and transition to alumni status.

**IMPORTANT: Programme completion is determined by achievement of career goals, not completion of specific programme milestones or deadlines.**

## 2. PROGRAMME FLEXIBILITY

### 2.1. Flexible Programme Structure

**Programme Characteristics:**
- Our Mentorship Programme is designed to be highly flexible
- No set deadlines are imposed on participants
- No specific requirements must be completed to "finish the programme"
- Programme structure adapts to individual participant needs and circumstances

### 2.2. Goal-Oriented Approach

**Primary Focus:**
- Programme focuses exclusively on helping participants reach their career goals
- Success is measured by achievement of career objectives, not programme milestones
- Programme structure supports individual learning paths and timelines

## 3. GRADUATION CRITERIA

### 3.1. Graduation Requirement

**Completion Standard:**
Once a participant lands a development job, they have completed the Mentorship Programme and are considered graduated.

### 3.2. Early Graduation

**Flexible Completion:**
- Participants may land a job before completing their flagship project
- Early employment does not prevent programme completion
- Graduation occurs upon job acceptance, regardless of project completion status

### 3.3. Repository Retention

**Repository Ownership:**
- Flagship project repository remains available to participants forever
- Participants may continue working on their project after graduation
- Repository access is not affected by programme completion

### 3.4. Roadmap Completion Status

**Completion Flexibility:**
- Graduation is not dependent on roadmap completion
- Participants may graduate at any point in their roadmap upon job acceptance
- Programme completion is determined solely by employment achievement

## 4. POST-GRADUATION TRANSITION

### 4.1. Programme Removal

**Official Programme Status:**
- Participants will be removed from the official programme upon hiring
- Removal allows space for new participants seeking programme access
- Transition supports programme capacity management and accessibility

### 4.2. Continued Support

**Ongoing Assistance:**
- Programme leadership will continue to provide coaching, advice, and recommendations
- Support continues after graduation on an informal basis
- Formal programme structure ends upon graduation

## 5. ALUMNI PROGRAMME

### 5.1. Alumni Programme Overview

**Programme Availability:**
- Our organisation maintains an alumni programme for graduated participants
- Alumni programme provides continued community engagement opportunities
- Alumni contribute to programme success through mentorship and guidance

### 5.2. Alumni Access and Responsibilities

**Channel Access:**
- Alumni retain access to post in mentorship channels
- Access is provided for coaching and guiding current participants
- Alumni do not receive help with their own development plans

**Leadership Development:**
- Alumni programme focuses on developing leadership skills
- Alumni contribute by coaching and guiding new participants
- Leadership development supports professional growth and community contribution

### 5.3. Public Recognition

**Alumni Listing:**
- Graduated participants are added to our public list of alumni
- Public recognition celebrates participant achievements
- Alumni listing demonstrates programme success and participant outcomes

## 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS

### 6.1. Reference to Comprehensive Liability Framework

**IMPORTANT: Comprehensive liability limitations, damage exclusions, and maximum liability caps are set forth in our Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.**

### 6.2. Graduation Disclaimer

This Documentation establishes graduation criteria and procedures. However:

- Programme leadership reserves the right to modify graduation procedures at any time
- Programme completion does not guarantee specific employment outcomes or career success
- Individual results may vary based on participant effort, market conditions, and other factors

### 6.3. Alumni Programme Disclaimer

**Alumni Programme Terms:**
- Alumni programme participation is subject to programme terms and conditions
- Alumni access and privileges may be modified or revoked at any time
- Alumni programme does not guarantee continued access or specific benefits

## 7. CONCLUSION

This Graduation Documentation establishes the criteria and procedures for programme completion and transition to alumni status. Our Mentorship Programme is designed to be flexible and goal-oriented, with graduation determined by achievement of career objectives rather than completion of specific programme milestones.

Questions about graduation procedures or alumni programme participation should be directed to programme leadership through designated communication channels. For comprehensive programme terms and conditions, please refer to our [Mentorship Programme Terms and Conditions](/about/mentorship).

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*For questions about graduation procedures or programme participation, please contact programme leadership through the designated channels outlined in our Community Code of Conduct.*

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