Ensuring the next generation of open source leaders are truly "all in"

GitHub has set an ambitious goal to skill 5,000 people in open source by 2026, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to make open source projects more accessible and welcoming to underrepresented communities. The program, known as "All In for Students," aims to provide students across the U.S. with the necessary resources and skills to contribute to open source development, despite challenges like economic downturns and reduced industry budgets. Students from various institutions, including HBCUs, HSIs, women's colleges, and community colleges, are encouraged to apply, even without prior knowledge or a declared computer science major. The program offers mentoring, networking, technical training, hands-on experience, career development, and more, with the goal of empowering a diverse new generation of developers who can accelerate human progress. As GitHub enters the third year of this initiative, it continues to partner with colleges and universities to foster a vibrant, inclusive open source community.