# Platform Overview
The Mentorship Platform facilitates a structured remote learning environment for new open-source developers.
It is a valuable tool for individuals who want to grow and develop in their personal and professional lives because it gives them access to the knowledge, skills, and experience of someone more experienced.
Experienced project maintainers and contributors use the platform to mentor aspiring individuals and help them become contributors to the open-source community.
**To get started:**
1. Navigate to the [Mentorship](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org) platform:
* The [Mentorships](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/#projects_all) tab includes the mentorship programs enrolled on the platform, categorized by mentorship programs accepting mentee applications, in progress, and completed.
* The [Mentors](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/#mentors) tab includes profiles of all the participating mentors.
* The [Mentees](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/#mentors) tab includes profiles of currently participating and graduated mentees.
2. To view more information about the program, click on the program name:
* [View mentorship program details](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/platform-overview/view-projects-details)
* [View participating mentors and mentees](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/platform-overview/view-a-mentor-or-mentee-profile)
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If you cannot view the **My Mentorships**, My Tasks, and My Account tabs after you log in, please log out and log in again directly to [mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org).
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To participate:
* Administrators: [enroll your mentorship program](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/administrators/enroll-your-program)
* Mentees: [create a profile](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentees/create-a-mentee-profile) and [apply to a program](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentees/apply-to-a-project)
* Mentors: [create a profile](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentors/create-a-mentor-profile) and [request to be added to a program](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentors/create-a-mentor-profile/request-to-be-added-to-a-program#apply-to-a-project)
## Mentorships Tab
### **Sort and Filter**
You can use the sort and filter tools to easily find and organize mentorship programs. The toolbar above the program cards includes:
* **Sort**: Organize programs by name, status, or update date
* **Search**: Find specific programs by typing their name
* **Filter**: Narrow down programs by skills, dates, status, and more
* **Reset Filters**: Clear all active filters to return to the default view
For detailed information about using these features, see [Mentorship Sort and Filter](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/platform-overview/mentorship-sort-filter).
### **Mentorship Program Card Information**
Each Mentorship Program card displays the following information:
* **Program Details**: Click on the program title or logo to navigate to the program details page.
* **Terms**: View the current, future, or past mentorship program terms.
* **Required Skills**: See the technologies needed for mentees to apply to the program.
* **Apply**: Click on the Call-to-Action (CTA) to apply to the program.
* **Application Status**: The status is displayed when the program no longer accepts mentee applications.
* **View Program Statistics**: Click to donate to a program and view additional program details, including:
* **Mentors**: Current program mentors.
* **Current Mentees**: Mentees currently participating in the program.
* **Graduated Mentees**: Mentees who completed the mentorship program.
* **Funding To Date**: Total program funding received for mentee stipends.
## Mentees Tab
**Mentee Profile Card Information**
The Mentees tab displays mentee profile cards with the following information:
* **Mentee Information**:
* **Name and Avatar**: Click on the name to navigate to the mentee's profile page.
* **Skills**: View the mentee's technical skills.
* **Status**: See the current mentee status, such as Accepted or Graduated.
* **Mentorship Team**:
* **Mentors**: View the mentors for the mentorship program in which the mentee is participating.
* **Mentorship Programs**:
* **Programs**: See the mentorship program in which the mentee participates or completes.
* **View Profile**: Click on the Call-to-Action (CTA) to navigate to the mentee profile page.
## Mentors Tab
The Mentors tab displays mentor profile cards with the following information:
* **Mentor Information**:
* **Name and Avatar**: Click on the name to navigate to the mentor profile page.
* **Skills**: View the mentor's technical skills.
* **Mentorship Activities**:
* **Current Mentees**: See the current mentees for whom the mentor is volunteering.
* **Graduated Mentees**: View mentees who completed the program under the mentor's guidance.
* **Programs**: See the mentorship programs for which the mentor is volunteering.
* **View Profile**: Click on the Call-to-Action (CTA) to navigate to the mentor profile page.\\
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