GitSkilled aims to lower barriers to entry and provide clear, accessible pathways for aspiring developers and contributors from underrepresented backgrounds and regions to open source.
By partnering with organizations around the world, we empower individuals at every stage of their journey to contribute to open source projects, helping them develop the skills needed to drive positive social change. Our goal is to cultivate a community of socially conscious developers who create technology that benefits everyone and contributes to a world where all can thrive.
We envision a future where diverse voices drive innovation and where a global community of socially conscious developers collaborate seamlessly to solve complex challenges and shape technology for the common good.
This repository supports GitSkilled's open source initiatives, creating pathways for nontraditional learners to join the GitSkilled Collective—a global community committed to inclusive participation in the digital economy.
Our Four-Point Plan:
- Expand GitHub’s developer base through openly accessible curricula.
- Grow the presence of nontraditional learners and socially conscious developers via large-scale skilling partnerships in target countries.
- Strengthen local skilling efforts to support nontraditional learners and socially conscious developers in target regions.
- Foster community building to drive impactful contributions and help close the digital divide.
Here's an index to some helpful resources you'll find in this repo
- Curriculum📚 - Check out GitSkilled tailored learning pathways for both new contributors to open source and professional developers addressing essential skills and advanced technologies like AI and open source.
- Communities 🌐 - Our community is all about collaboration, sharing knowledge, and fueling each other's passion for development. We will be opening access to these communities beginning February 1, 2025.
- Partners 👥 - Become a partner to shape the future of open source by providing learners with critical resources, career opportunities, and the tools they need to thrive.