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The WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 kicked off on July 4th at the HHC Academies, inside the BeeNova HHC Innovation Center. It was the first Campus Connect ever held in Latin America and Costa Rica — a milestone for the global WordPress community and an inspiring model for future editions across the region.
The opening session brought together 89 attendees, mainly students from the Vocational School of Arts and Crafts (COVAO) — both day and night programs — along with five speakers and three volunteers.
Inspiration in Action: From Student to Digital Entrepreneur: Adrián Matarrita
Build Your Personal Brand: Use Your Website to Stand Out:Lidia Arroyo
What Should Your Website Have to Stand Out and Make an Impact?: Francisco Leitón
Creating Your First Website on WordPress.comWordPress.comAn online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/: From Idea to Action: Luis Matarrita
WebChallenge: “Your Idea, Your Site, Your WordPress”
Following the opening event, the WebChallenge began — a five-session learning journey where students developed real web projects. The program started with 18 students and 12 teachers and administrative staff who were also eager to learn. Eight students completed the full program and presented their final projects.
Throughout the sessions, participants received mentorship from the WordPress community and worked on the following topics:
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Storytelling: Turn Your WordPress Site into a Unique Experience – Vladimir Fonseca
During the closing ceremony, students showcased the projects they developed throughout the WebChallenge:
TuBecaCR: a website that gathers scholarships and courses.
TeenPlace: an inclusive space for teenagers.
AmbientateCR: A Costa Rican initiative that seeks to make caring for the environment a daily habit.
LockerGo: asynchronous learning in different areas.
Psychology: resources and tips for emotional well-being.
Social Activities for Teenagers in Cartago.
Pokémon Competitive Site.
Personal Portfolio.
Closing Event
The closing ceremony of WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 was held on October 11th at COVAO and featured representatives from the HHC Academies, Universidad Latina (which granted the main prize), the Costa Rican Chamber of SMEs, speakers, volunteers, and members of the WordPress community.
Students’ parents were invited as special guests to acknowledge their support throughout the process. The institution organized a celebration with refreshments for everyone, strengthening the bond between the community, families, and education.
An additional group of students from other HHC campuses attended as the audience, aiming to inspire them to join future Campus Connect editions and WordPress projects.
Each participant received:
A certificate of participation
A ticket to WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. San José 2025 (including transportation provided by the institution)
Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by Peper La Agencia
Second Place:
AirPods
wag bag
Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by Peper La Agencia
The winning project, TuBecaCR, is an initiative that seeks to make access to student scholarships in Costa Rica easier. Christopher Zúñiga will be presenting this inspiring project during WordCamp San José 2025.
Special Thanks
We extend a special thanks to Francisco Leitón, who served as the main facilitator of the program. Week after week, he guided students with patience, dedication, and genuine passion for teaching. His leadership was key in helping participants turn their ideas into real, functional websites — a true reflection of the WordPress community spirit.
The success of this project has opened new opportunities: COVAO has made its seven campuses across the province of Cartago available for the WordPress Cartago Community to host future MeetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., WordCamps, and other community events.
In addition, the teaching staff is collaborating to establish a WordPress Study Club, allowing students to continue learning and practicing with new generations.
The WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 shows how collaboration between the community, educational institutions, and local partners can open new doors for students — nurturing interest in open-source technology and creating a sustainable impact in the community.
✨ When education, community, and a passion for WordPress come together… great stories are born! 🌟
