A Pathway to CNCF Citizenship - via Communitybridge

Explore the Community Bridge internship program as a pathway to CNCF citizenship in this conference talk by Darshan Chaudhary and Ken Owens from Mastercard. Gain insights into the application process, selection criteria, and experiences from both mentee and mentor perspectives. Learn how to kickstart your journey as a contributor to CNCF projects, understand the program's structure, and discover the value it brings to enterprises. Hear firsthand accounts of the internship experience, including the application process, project work, and mentorship dynamics. Uncover tips for standing out as an applicant and understand what mentors look for in candidates. Get inspired to apply for the Community Bridge program and take your first steps towards becoming an active member of the CNCF community.

Introduction
Outline
CNCF Mentorship Program
Program History
Project Applications Open
Mental Space
Mentorship
Coding
Darshans Experience
The Process
Being a Mentor