From starters to solid Drupal team members: finding and growing new talent in the Drupal community.

This talk focuses on the challenges of finding, growing, and retaining Drupal talent, offering concrete strategies for attracting and developing new starters, including recent graduates and professionals transitioning from other technologies. The speakers discuss positioning Drupal in educational contexts, assessing junior talent based on soft skills and cultural fit, and implementing structured onboarding processes to facilitate rapid growth. They emphasize the importance of mentorship programs that pair junior developers with seniors to enhance skill development and retention. By adopting these approaches, organizations can build a sustainable pipeline of talent that benefits both their teams and the broader Drupal community.