OSE Mentorship

Intent - OSE Mentroship Agreement

The intent of the OSE Mentorship is to start long-term relationships with individuals interested in carrying the work of OSE forward, in close collaboration with OSE. However, to provide maximum flexibility - it is the candidate's choice as to how closely they work with OSE. For the closest collaboration with OSE along OSE's roadmap to the completion of the GVCS by 2028, the OSE Chapter route can be followed. If a canditate wants to start other projects, based on OSE technology but not along OSE's critical path - then the candidate can choose to work independently. In the case of independent operation, OSE provides the skills training via the Mentorship, and OSE can certify the candidate's skill set with its certification exams. The certification exams are independent from certification as an official OSE Chapter. In the independent operation route - the candidate cannot use OSE's brand without specific permission.

For the OSE-aligned route under the OSE brand - the OSE Mentorship can be followed by further negotiation of a formal Chapter agreement. A Chapter agreement can apply to any region of the world, and starts with local/regional chapters of OSE. There is currently no restriction on the locations of Chapters, as Chapters are driven primarily by interested stakeholders - who operate from their local base. The growth path with OSE may include the transition of local chapters to full Open Source Microfactories, and further growth to land-based OSE Campuses - at the regional, country, and international level. The collaborative goal of all the prospective Chapters for the near term (until 2028) is completion of the GVCS as a basis for replicating OSE Campuses worldwide.

There are 3 separate phases: Training, Skill Certification, and Chapter Charter or its dissolution. The Training and Certification is a prerequisite for a Chapter Charter. The phase of the OSE Mentorship involves the Training part, with skills certification as an optional part that is included in the Mentorship. Skills certification is pursuant to performance exams in building machines, teaching, and running workshops, to be defined specifically at a later date. Skill Certification measures one's ability to execute on OSE-based programs, and allows the candidate to run such programs - though not under the OSE brand. Only the Chapter Charter allows for operation under the OSE brand.

Training and Certification

1. Name of OSE Mentorship Candidate - Lesego Tshepe
2. The training program is a direct mentorship relationship between the OSE Founder and the Candidate, that provides a curriculum of 40 meetings on a bi-weekly basis, and a 20 hour work/study assignment each week to gain the technical competency in OSE operations. The program also includes 10 more weekly meetings to design and build a final project of the student's choice. The program also includes the ability to get certified by engaging hands-on in builds, teaching events, and workshops, where the student either does the work remotely or in a physical location.
3. The weekly study can include but is not limited to:
   1. designing, building, using, and developing an enterprise around GVCS machines,
   2. 3D printing
   3. 3D CAD design in FreeCAD
   4. Microcontrollers, basic coding, and basic power electronics design
   5. Plastic recycling infrastructure for making 3D printing filament
   6. House and structure design for construction
   7. Collaborative literacy for large-scale collaborative design and build projects
   8. Machine design
   9. CNC machine design
   10. Tractors, Power Cubes, and heavy machinery for agriculture and contstruction
4. The final project is up to the student's choosing, based on their interest
5. Training period is assumed to be 2 years, at 20 hours of time requirement per week.. The candidate may shift to a 1-year program

Candidate Duties

1. Certification is required to at least an 80% competency level, with supplemental training to be engaged in order to reach 100% capacity in key areas of competency. OSE administers this certification, with basic requirements as at Lesego_Conversation#Chapter_Certification.
2. Chapter fee of 4-12% is negotiated based on the capacity, revenue, and adhesion to the OSE development path.
3. Chapter fee covers all of the admin, internet, and programming costs related to all coordination of effort as a distributed organization, towards the completion of the GVCS by 2028 as the central goal.
4. Development Path - selection of a project focus to work on - shall be in conjuction with OSE International.
5. Core of work until 2028 is GVCS and related business models. Post 2028 is about training others, replication, growing the OSE Campus model.
6. OSE International Duties. Intent - setting up an infrastructure that encourages all OSE Chapters to collaborate on OSPD. Provision of new products to be distributed and produced by each chapter. Publicity via Podcast, Newsletter, Google Ad Words, marketing. Marketing of products. Provision of new product designs and training on an annual basis via Extreme Enterprise events. Organization of annual XE, Crowd Supply + Teardown, Kickstarter, HeroX campaign.
7. OSE provides continuing education for increasing skill sets towards those of Integrated Humans. OSE is a lifelong learnign-centric organization.
8. Chapter Duties - Coordination of annual Workshop Calendar, of events for the same dates in all locations. 1 month at Factor e Farm to participate in Summer of Extreme Design/Build. 24 Hour + Planning Participation in XE events. General support of OSE so that the entire movement works as a hole, and not a bunch of divergent efforts. Follows a prioritization set out in the Chapter Charter - for a one year plan, with quarterly and annual review.
9. Contributing to business development, product development to assist in the collaborative completion of the GVCS by 2028 and to develop the collaborative OSE product line.
10. Keeps Work Log, coordinates via weekly meetings, the OSE Forum, and publishes a quarterly guest blog on the main OSE blog.
11. Participates in the public sphere with presentations, talks, and public meeting recordings.
12. Works openly by publishing all relevant work online as a general practice for complete transparency of its process.
13. Abides by DIN SPEC 3105 for all hardware documentation
14. Participates in all large-scale design sprints such as Incentive Challenges, STEAM Camps, hackathons, and Extreme Enterprise events, at a minimum of 1 event per quarter and 4 minimum per year. The STEAM Camp schedule is expected to reach 1 event per month.
15. Develops a workshop/fabrication facility for product development, experimentation, and training.
16. Produces the products it sells or uses in its programs
17. To attain status as a Chapter, there is first a biannual charter that is drawn up, specifying the areas of specialization for each chapter.
18. Meets for a a quarterly review to optimize operations
19. Charter Duration - 2 years. Renewal every 2 years, pending performance.
    1. Coordinates closely with OSE International on GVCS completion by 2028.

Collaboration and Advancement Opportunities

1. The chapter collaborated directly to support and add to the core effort of OSE. This includes:
2. Ongoing product sales and programming of immersion education events - as the core revenue model.
3. Extreme U - coordinating University Chapters in the chapter's region or country
4. Extreme Enterprise - grand, annual, collaborative event for product release
5. Each chapter leads one product release for the Open Source Everything Store as a Distributive Enterprise
6. OSE annual conference - each chapter participates hands-on-deck at the OSE International Headquarters (conditions allowing)
7. Weekly dev team meeting - focusing on normal development and planning.
8. Chapter leaders have advancement opportunities to continue developing their capacity and skills to a full Open Source Microfactory, and an OSE Campus, in coordination with OSE International. Each Chapter may advance their status from a regional to a national branch, or a continental branch as a special economic zone.

Finances and Legal

1. Mentorship tuition is $10k. Materials costs for 6 3D printer, CNC torch, filament maker, and shredder will be about $10k. Candidate sources parts locally.
2. Admission is on a rolling basis. After initial video of interest, interviews, reference check, 30 minute Slide Deck preparation - and securing mentorship, sponsorship, and facility - the Candidate may be admitted. Offer letter is presented.
3. Payment of $10k shall be made upon acceptance. If the candidate changes their mind, there is a 50% cancellation fee up until 4 months from official acceptance. After the 4 month period, the tuition fee is non-refundable.
4. At the end of the 2 year training period, a Charter is created within one month of the Candidate's skill certification. The chapter fee is determined in the charter.
5. The chapter fee is paid on a monthly basis.
6. The chapter benefits from collaborative development of new products through all of OSE's programming, and receives free tuition to all ongoing training, workshops, and continuing education.
7. Chapter candidate covers travel, food, and lodging to any OSE events, and receives complimentary housing whenever such is available from OSE.
8. Shares financials with OSE using live documents
9. Each chapter incorporates in their local jurisdiction. Board of Directors shall have representation from OSE International.
10. Any other terms may be accommodated in the Chapter Charter.
11. Each chapter uses the OSE brand as an OSE Chapter, X branch - with access to branding and trademarks.
12. Each chapter tends not to engage in non-disclosure agreements as a general rule
13. No patents or trade secrets shall be obtained or kept, as all work is intended to benefit all humankind.
14. An OSE Chapter which continues in good standing after 2 years may apply for representation on the Board of Directors of OSE International.
15. OSE International may pursue a trademark within the local Chapter's jurisdiction if that is deemed a good course of action.
16. Each Chapter is responsible for its finances, bank account, incorporation, and other memberships in their local jurisdiction.
17. Each Chapter shall operate as an entity for the public interest and the benefit of all humankind, in a corporate form that meets this purpose most effectively and efficiently.

Termination, Nonperformance, and Dissolution

1. Grounds for Dismissal. During the training phase, not publishing of results transparently or not collaborating is grounds for dismissal. We work openly and collaboratively. A candidate will receive warning as to this issue, and if not corrected, the candidate will be terminated. Mentorship tuition is not refundable in case of termination.
2. Withdrawal - If the candidate needs to discontinue participation for whatever reason, withdrawal can be pursued by notice in writing (email will do). If withdrawal occurs within 4 months of program acceptance, 50% of the tuition is refundable. After that, tuition is non-refundable.
3. Obtaining OSE certification for the skill set required to operate a Chapter - is a prerequisite for obtaining an OSE Chapter Charter. In case of failure to meet requirements, the Candidate may pursue work as an entity independent of OSE.
4. If operating independently of OSE, the independent entity may produce products from OSE designs, and OSE encourages derivative work. In such a case, it may not appropriate the OSE brand identity, unless specifically permitted to do so by OSE International. In the case of pursuing activity based on OSE's work, OSE International still encourages open source publishing according to the OSE license, so that independent entities also contribute to the equitable distribution of wealth for the benefit of everyone.
5. Non-performance - If the Chapter, once incorporated, does not contribute to OSE Development, the Charter may be terminated. A warning to this effect will be given, and if no improvement occurs within 30 days, the Charter shall be withdrawn. In the case of non-performance, the entity may continue to operate independently of OSE, and OSE encourages collaboration with independent entities.
6. Independent entities do not have free-of-charge access to the benefits that chapters receive, nor to the advancement opportunities of OSE chapters.
7. Address a minimum competency within a chapter - build a team.