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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Using Contribution Credits to encourage organizations to hire new Drupal talent

• Drupal Brief • Season 2025 • Episode 19838

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This Podcast outlines the IXP Fellowship, a community-driven initiative designed to encourage organizations to hire and mentor individuals new to Drupal. The program aims to bridge the gap between trained but inexperienced Drupal developers (ISPs) and available job opportunities. By incentivizing companies with contribution credits and recognition on drupal.org for successfully engaging ISPs in paid roles with mentorship and community contributions, the initiative seeks to expand the Drupal talent pool. The discussion covers the program's origins, structure, requirements for both ISPs and hiring organizations, and future goals, including regional growth and potential grant funding.

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