Introducing you to the Open Source Way - Here you’ll learn a few fundamentals about Red Hat, open source, preparing for a career at Red Hat or other companies, as well as an introduction to different technologies and methodologies used in the work environment. With Kimla Lee (Co-lead of B.U.I.L.D. Campus/University Committee), Ron T. Brown (Co-lead of B.U.I.L.D. Campus/University Committee), Koren Townsend (Chair of B.U.I.L.D. D&I group), and Clarence Clayton (Former Chair of B.U.I.L.D. D&I group)

Rodrique Heron (Senior Solution Architect) and Brandon Simms (Associate Consultant) dive into the details of Open Source by defining what it is, outlining its principles, describing its benefits, and positioning why we should care about these things.

Greg Tinsley (Consulting Architect) and Khary Mendez (Senior Principal Consultant) give you an overview of the collaborative participation and open exchange of information that open source technologies provide.

Trisha Turlington (Senior Business Development Management) and John Walter (Training Solutions Architect) discuss the Red Hat Academy program focusing on why it was created, its features, courses and certifications it provides, and its proven impact. You will learn about the Red Hat Learning Community, student ambassadors, Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and more.

Gerard Fulton (Senior Consultant) and Humberto Ojeda (Senior Consultant) detail the five Principles of Empowerment – Economic, Socialization, Governance, Promotion, and Education – that are foundational for building a community.