Almost a year ago, we launched the IXP Program to solve a challenge every Drupal community member knows: talented newcomers can't get hired without experience, but can't gain experience without someone taking a chance on them. This program embodies Drupal's values of "Better together" and "Prioritize impact."
This session shares real outcomes from putting community values into action: 5 new developers connected with 3 companies, delivering over 1500 contribution credits. IXP participants mastered content management, created custom modules, implemented DevOps practices, and contributed meaningfully to Drupal.org modules.
Rather than theoretical frameworks, you'll learn from both our victories and challenges—the practical reality of building sustainable talent development that works for newcomers, organizations, and the entire Drupal ecosystem.
