KNUST Wikitech Club Launching and Onboarding Season/Schedule
Programs
[edit]Are you passionate about technology, development, and design? Join us for an exclusive onboarding session where we'll introduce you to the incredible world of Wikimedia projects and how you can contribute to them through KNUST Wikitech Club!<be>
Developer Volunteers 🛠️
- Dive into coding challenges and contribute to projects like Wikipedia’s mobile apps, Mediawiki core and its extensions, skins, gadgets, bots, user scripts!
- Gain valuable experience working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with global communities.
- Unlock opportunities for recognition through programs like the Google Summer of Code and Wikimedia Foundation grants.
UI/UX Design Volunteers 🎨
- Shape the user experience of Wikimedia platforms, making information more accessible and engaging for millions worldwide.
- Showcase your creativity and design skills while contributing to projects like Wikipedia's mobile app and MediaWiki interface.
- Access mentorship and training resources to enhance your design capabilities and build a portfolio of impactful work.
Localization Volunteer 🌍
- Help make Wikimedia content available in languages spoken by diverse communities around the globe.
- Bridge linguistic and cultural gaps by translating articles, interfaces, and documentation.
- Collaborate with language communities and earn recognition through programs like the Wikimedia Language Diversity Initiative.
Explore Further Opportunities 🔍
- Events: Participate in events like Wikimedia Hackathons, Wikimania and Wikindaba to connect with fellow enthusiasts and showcase your contributions.
- Contractual Jobs: Explore contractual opportunities within the Wikimedia movement, such as the Wikimedia Foundation's Software Engineer contracts, to work on impactful projects while contributing to your professional growth.
Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to make a difference while honing your skills and expanding your network!
| Schedule | |||||
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) | Session Coordinator(s) | Presentation Slide(s) | Recorded Session(s) |
| 11:00 am | Opening Remarks | Prince Larbi | Joris Darlington Quarshie | ||
| 11:35 am | Development | Joris Darlington Quarshie | Prince Larbi | ||
| 12: 15 pm | Localisation | Robert Obiri | Joris Darlington Quarshie | ||
| 12: 45 PM | Design | Joris Darlington Quarshie | Prince Larbi | ||