DrupalCon Baltimore 2017: Drupal As Tech Education: Fostering New Staff Via the Drupal Stack

This talk explores the structure and impact of Phase2's BuilDesign internship program, which welcomed thirteen interns from various backgrounds interested in open source. The speaker discusses the importance of investing in junior talent, emphasizing how this initiative provides insights into emerging tech skills, facilitates the identification of potential talent, and enriches company culture through fresh ideas and mentorship. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using Drupal as an educational framework, as well as practical strategies for junior talent development, including curriculum design and promoting mentorship within existing teams. The session aims to empower organizations to cultivate the next generation of developers, designers, and project managers in the open-source community.