How I Escaped Poverty Using Drupal - The Emancipating Power of Free and Accessible Training

Discover an inspiring journey of resilience and transformation in this 39-minute DrupalCon Lille 2023 talk. Follow the speaker's path from a single mother on welfare to a successful IT professional and Drupal advocate. Learn about the challenges of entering a male-dominated field without formal IT education, and how free Drupal tutorials and online resources became a lifeline. Explore the creative strategies employed to support a family while building a career, including managing a child with special needs. Gain insights into the power of open-source communities and the importance of accessible training in empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds. Reflect on the societal implications of free educational resources and their potential to change lives. Leave inspired by a story of perseverance, the transformative impact of Drupal, and a call to action for more inclusive and supportive tech communities.