JOSA OpenLab is a mentorship-driven open source initiative organized by the Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA).
The program enables developers, students, and researchers to gain real-world experience by contributing to impactful open source projects under professional guidance.
The Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA) is a non-profit organization based in Jordan that promotes:
- Open Source Software and Hardware
- Open Standards and Open Data
- Digital Rights and Internet Freedom
JOSA works to strengthen the open source ecosystem through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement.
OpenLab is a structured apprenticeship and mentorship program focused on practical contribution rather than theoretical training.
Participants collaborate in real development environments while following professional workflows and best practices.
Key aspects include:
- Real open source project contributions
- Mentor-led code reviews and feedback
- Collaborative development and documentation
- Community-driven learning
- Develop strong, real-world open source skills
- Encourage sustainable and ethical technology development
- Build contributors ready for global open source communities
- Support innovation through openness and collaboration
Projects under JOSA OpenLab are released under approved open source licenses unless otherwise specified.
Jordan Open Source Association (JOSA)