Introducing the Joomla! Student Outreach Program (JSOP)
We are very pleased to announce the first version of the Joomla! Student Outreach Program, or JSOP. The purpose of this program is to provide a structure that allows students to gain real-world software development experience working with world-class mentors on projects of value to the Joomla! community.
This is an all-volunteer program. Students, mentors, and administrators work on a volunteer basis, although there will be cool t-shirts and achievement certificates for students who successfully complete one or more projects.
Here are some questions and answers about the program.
Read more: Introducing the Joomla! Student Outreach Program (JSOP)
JSOP 2010 Student Application Template
Introduction
Below is the application template for students to use when applying for JSOP positions with Joomla! for 2010. To apply, just copy the application into a text document, fill it in, and then email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
JSOP 2010 Timeline
| Date | Description |
| 26 April 2010 | Students can begin submitting applications. |
| 10 May 2010 | Student application deadline. |
| 17 May 2010 | Students notified of acceptance into the program and assigned to projects. |
| 20 May 2010 | Team organization and preparations begin. |
| 1 June 2010 | Let the coding and work begin! |
| 30 June 2010 | First round of short projects ends. |
| 1 July 2010 | Second round of short projects begins. |
| 30 July 2010 | Second round of short projects ends. |
| 31 August 2010 | Long projects end. |
| 6 September 2010 | Final evaluations on long projects due. |
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