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GitHub Octernships program connects students with industry partners in paid professional experiences and mentorship on open source and software development projects.

GitHub Octernships 💰

GitHub Octernships program connects students with industry partners in paid professional experiences and mentorship on open source and software development projects. This repository contains the Partner Handbook 📕 which serves as a guide for organizations who are accepted into the program.

  • Interested organizations can sign up here and learn more from the program website
  • Student Applications (TBA)
Task Expected Timeline (suggested)
Partner Application Review 1 week
Setting up your Octernship project 2 weeks
Students applying to Octernship project 2-3 weeks
Partner reviewing student submissions 2-3 weeks
Student Onboarding to Partner organization 1-2 weeks
Octernship period 1-6 months

🔗 Quick Links

  • Application
    • Octernship project creation with GitHub Classroom
    • Submitting the Octernship Project to GitHub Education
    • Application FAQs
  • Communication in the program
    • Creating and using GitHub Discussions
  • GitHub Octernships Stream
    • Terminology
    • Onboarding
    • Stream FAQ and Tips