# Become a Kubernetes Rockstar: Your GitHub Portfolio Starts with GROW

### 🎸 **WANTED: Devs & DevOps Who want to rock the cloud-native stage** 🎸

(*Yes, we’re talking to you.*)

What if learning Kubernetes wasn’t just about passing a course…  
…but building your **GitHub portfolio**, proving your skills, and leveling up your career?

## **Introducing GROW** 🌱 - *GitHub Repository of Work*

From the crew at [**KubeSkills**](https://kubeskills.com), GROW is where your Kubernetes journey turns into a **living, breathing portfolio** of YAML-powered awesomeness.

### 🚀 **How does it work?**

With GROW, you:

✅ Fork a [ready-to-rock GitHub repo](https://github.com/kubeskills/grow) template  
✅ Document your labs, reflections, configs, and tools  
✅ Show the world what you're made of (hint: containers and grit)  
✅ Level up with badges (Starter → Bronze → Silver → Gold)

This isn’t homework, it’s your **future resume!**

### **🪴 What You’ll Gain**

**Employers** want to *see* what you can do!

With **GROW**, they can:

* Browse your real-world Kubernetes portfolio (YAML, GitOps templates, security configs…)
    
* See your actual Git history and progress towards learning and growing
    
* Gain confidence in your knowledge before the interview
    

### **📈 Learning That Scales**

Whether you’re:  
✔ Creating your first pod  
✔ Securing clusters with Network Policies  
✔ Automating deployments with FluxCD  
✔ Or launching your portfolio site on GitHub Pages.

**GROW** has everything you need to show your work! Entirely yours and entirely open source!

### ❓Have questions? Submit a PR!

If you hit a roadblock or you’re unsure of something, this is where the **KubeSkills** community comes in!

* Create a file like `99-reflections/weekX.md` or `questions/question.md`
    
* Add your question and context (what you tried, what you expected, and any doubts)
    
* Submit a Pull Request titled: `question: [Your Topic]`
    

### 🙌 **Let’s GROW Together**

Start for FREE. **No gatekeeping**. **No fluff**. **Just skills**.

**Are you ready** to fork your future?

📂 Grab the notebook template here: [https://github.com/kubeskills/grow](https://github.com/kubeskills/grow)  
📢 Share your progress on socials with `#KubeSkillsGROW`  
📬 Email us your notebook to get featured: [notebooks@kubeskills.com](mailto:notebooks@kubeskills.com)

🌍 At [KubeSkills](https://kubeskills.com), we don’t just teach Kubernetes, we help **build** cloud native careers!

Let’s do this. 💪

## 🌐 Want Even More?

### **Coming Soon: GROW+**

Yeah, we’re taking it further:

* 1:1 reviews with instructors
    
* Verified badges for your LinkedIn profile
    
* Community spotlight on our site