top of page

Events

Open Portal

Open Portal

Projects Support

ETL's Project Advisors help university students with their final-year projects. They also guide the students on how to contribute to open-source projects. ETL aims to make Pakistani youth in tech the number one contributor to open-source projects with the support of industry professionals
Computer Programming

Support For
Final Year Projects

Objective:
To create opportunities for the students to collaborate with industry experts on their final-year projects that tackle real-world community challenges, fostering skill development, innovation, and community engagement.

How do we do it?
  1. Identifying and Selecting Projects:
    • Collaborate with industry professionals and community members to identify pressing challenges that can be addressed through projects.
    • Select high-impact projects that align with the organization's mission and vision and provide participants with valuable learning opportunities.
    • Ensure projects have clear objectives, achievable goals, and defined success metrics.
  2. Matching Talent:
    • Evaluate participants’ skills, interests, and experiences to match them with suitable projects and industry mentors.
    • Ensure a diverse group of participants, promoting inclusivity and a wide range of perspectives.
  3. Facilitating Collaboration:
    • Create and maintain an online platform or workspace where project teams can communicate, collaborate, and share resources.
    • Organize regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, and progress check-ins to ensure effective teamwork and project advancement.
    • Provide tools and resources to facilitate seamless collaboration, such as version control systems, project management software, and communication tools.
  4. Providing Mentorship and Support:
    • Pair project teams with experienced industry professionals who can offer guidance, technical expertise, and mentorship.
    • Organize workshops and training sessions to enhance participants' skills in relevant technologies, tools, and best practices.
    • Offer continuous support and troubleshooting assistance to address any challenges during the project.
  5. Ensuring Project Quality and Impact:
    • Monitor project progress to ensure teams meet milestones and stay aligned with project goals.
    • Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to maintain high standards of quality and effectiveness.
    • Gather feedback from participants and mentors to identify areas for improvement and ensure a positive and impactful experience.
  6. Showcasing and Promoting Projects:
    • Create opportunities for project teams to showcase their work, such as demo days, presentations, and community events.
    • Promote completed projects through the organization’s website, social media channels, and tech community networks.
    • Highlight the impact of the projects on the community, showcasing success stories and the contributions of participants and mentors.
  7. Encouraging Continued Engagement:
    • Foster a culture of ongoing collaboration and contribution to projects beyond the initial project cycle.
    • Encourage participants to take on leadership roles in future projects or to initiate their initiatives.
    • Recognize and reward outstanding contributions to motivate continued participation and engagement.
minimalistic representation of open source initiative.jpg

Promote
Open Source Projects

Objective Statement: 

Empower university students to actively contribute to open-source projects, fostering collaboration, innovation, and practical skill development, while cultivating a culture of sharing knowledge and building impactful solutions for the global tech community.
 
How do we do it?
  1. Awareness and Education:
    • Conduct workshops and seminars to introduce students to open-source principles, tools, and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
    • Highlight the benefits of contributing to open-source, including skill enhancement, networking, and career opportunities.
  2. Skill Development:
    • Organize coding bootcamps, mentorship programs, and hackathons focused on open-source technologies.
    • Provide resources, such as tutorials and guides, on version control, collaborative programming, and project management.
  3. Community Building:
    • Facilitate student-led open-source communities within universities to encourage peer learning and collaboration.
    • Partner with established open-source organizations to create internship and project opportunities.
  4. Project Facilitation:
    • Launch and maintain university-specific or collaborative open-source projects where students can contribute.
    • Provide guidance on starting, maintaining, or contributing to repositories with clear documentation and licensing.
  5. Recognition and Motivation:
    • Recognize top contributors through awards, certifications, or showcasing their work on public platforms.
    • Share success stories of students who have achieved career milestones through open-source involvement.

Join the Community

Join the Community

bottom of page