CloudNativeSecurityCon North America 2024

The industry often experiences a number of roadblocks while working on emerging technologies, whether they be related to a knowledge gap, resource constraints, community engagement, or innovation stagnation. Companies frequently struggle to find new hires who are skilled in the latest tools and technologies. Despite the existence of student internship programs, this problem still persists. This talk explores the untapped potential of engaging university students into open-source projects & how it can offer fresh perspectives on collaboration and skill development outside of traditional internship programs. Drawing from my experience as a student involved in open-source, I will share the transformative impact these opportunities can have on a student’s career and the edge they bring to the companies they engage with. Through a showcase of successful university open-source centers, attendees will discover how they can benefit from partnerships with educational institutions.