[Outreachy announcement] [Feb 8] Outreachy Twitter chat

[Sage Sharp - Outreachy Organizer]

If you're interested in applying to Outreachy, please join us for a chat
on Twitter tomorrow! Ask questions, meet mentors, and hear from past
interns.

The details, including the chat format, are here:
https://www.outreachy.org/blog/2021-02-01/may-2021-initial-applications-open/#twitter-chat

📅 February 8
🇺🇸 8am PST / 11am EST
🇧🇷 1pm BRT
🇳🇬🇨🇲 5pm WAT
🇪🇺 5pm CET / 6pm EET
🇮🇳 9:30pm IST

Hope to see you on #OutreachyChat tomorrow!

Sage Sharp, Outreachy Organizer

On Mon, Feb 01, 2021 at 08:05:11AM -0800, Sage Sharp - Outreachy Organizer wrote:
> Applications are now open for the Outreachy May to August 2021 internships! Please share our announcement blog post widely:
> 
> https://www.outreachy.org/blog/2021-02-01/may-2021-initial-applications-open/
> 
> Please read our applicant guide. It's important to read the essay tips section before applying.
> 
> https://www.outreachy.org/docs/applicant/
> 
> Promotional materials like posters can be found here: https://www.outreachy.org/promote/
> 
> Important dates
> ---
> 
> Initial applications are due on February 22, 2021 at 4pm UTC. Applications are reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. Please submit your initial application early!
> 
> Please join us for a chat on Twitter on February 8, at 4pm UTC. The #OutreachyChat will feature mentors, current interns, and past interns. Come bring your questions about applying to Outreachy! More details here:
> 
> https://www.outreachy.org/blog/2021-02-01/may-2021-initial-applications-open/#twitter-chat
> 
> What is Outreachy?
> ---
> 
> Outreachy provides internships to work on open source. Internships are available twice a year, from May to August and December to March. Outreachy internships are three months long. Interns are paid a stipend of $6,000 USD total.
> 
> Outreachy internships are open to applicants around the world. Interns work remotely, and are not required to move.
> 
> Interns work with mentors from open source communities. Outreachy internship projects may include programming, user experience, documentation, illustration, graphical design, data science, project marketing, user advocacy, or community event planning. 
> 
> Please check the eligibility criteria to determine if you're eligible for an Outreachy internship:
> 
> https://www.outreachy.org/apply/eligibility/
> 
> Outreachy supports diversity in tech
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> 
> Outreachy's goal is to increase diversity in open source. Anyone who faces under-representation, systematic bias, or discrimination in the technology industry of their country is invited to apply.
> 
> We expressly invite women (both cis and trans), trans men, non-binary people, and genderqueer people to apply.
> 
> We also expressly invite applications from residents and nationals of the United States of any gender who are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latin@, Native American/American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.
> 
> Past Outreachy interns are:
> 
>  - 92% women
>  - 4% transgender, genderqueer, or non-binary people
>  - 64% people of color
>  - 12% people from a historically disadvantaged caste or tribe
> 
> Deadlines
> ---
> 
> The timeline for this round is:
> 
> Feb. 1, 2021 at 4pm UTC	- Initial applications open
> Feb. 8, 2021, 4 p.m. UTC - #OutreachyChat on Twitter
> Feb. 22, 2021 at 4pm UTC - Initial application deadline
> March 14, 2021 - Project list finalized
> March 15, 2021 to April 16, 2021 - Applicants contribute to projects
> April 16, 2021 at 4pm UTC - Final application deadline
> May 17, 2021 at 4pm UTC - Accepted interns announced
> May 24, 2021 to Aug. 24, 2021 - Internships period
> 
> Application Process
> ---
> 
> We encourage all applicants to read our Outreachy Application Guide. It has tips for how to get your initial application accepted and get a better chance at being selected as an intern:
> 
> https://www.outreachy.org/docs/applicant/
> 
> Please contact applicant-help at outreachy.org with any questions you have.
> 
> Good luck applying!
> 
> Sage Sharp, Outreachy Organizer