This is the home of the Make Community team for the WordPress open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project!
Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
Everyone is welcome to comment on posts and participate in the discussions regardless of skill level or experience.
Get Involved
If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
After multiple discussions with sponsors, program administrators, and mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., and an analysis of the program’s needs, we’re excited to share the latest update on sponsorship opportunities for WordPress Credits.
TL;DR: WordPress Credits has updated its sponsorship guidelines to ensure meaningful engagement and impact. Companies can no longer sponsor tools or resources alone; they must also sponsor one or more mentors to align with the program’s educational goals. The sponsor guide has been updated accordingly.
WordPress Credits connects students from educational institutions around the world with experienced contributors who mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. them through hands-on, real-world open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. projects. The program is made possible thanks to the dedication of mentors, the support of sponsors, and the shared belief that education and contribution can go hand in hand.
The most impactful contribution to WordPress Credits is mentorship, as mentors guide and empower students throughout their first open source experience. For this reason, sponsors can choose to support the program by sponsoring one or multiple mentors, sponsoring mentors while also offering tools that help students contribute effectively and feel confident in their work, or by proposing an alternative type of sponsorship aligned with the program’s mission.
Please note that we do not accept sponsorships limited to tools or resources alone; companies offering tools must also sponsor one or more mentors to ensure meaningful engagement and alignment with the program’s educational goals.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor a Mentor
Dedicate one or multiple team members to guide student contributors for a minimum of two hours per week available for the entire duration of the program. Depending on their availability, a single mentor can support multiple students at a time while still providing dedicated and thoughtful guidance, helping them navigate open source collaboration and project work.
If you’d like to sponsor a mentor external to your company, please let us know and we’ll connect you with mentors who are currently seeking sponsorship.
Sponsor a Mentor + Tools and Resources
These may include tools and resources such as hosting plans, domain names, premium plugins or themes, collaboration platforms, or design and development software. Anything that helps students contribute effectively and feel empowered in their work is welcome.
Other Ways to Sponsor
Examples of other meaningful and impactful ways to support the program and the students’ journey include, but are not limited to:
Fund a Scholarship Program Financial contributions help fund travel and attendance for the most outstanding students at WordPress flagship events, where they can meet the global community and continue growing as contributors.
Sponsor an Admin Support a member of the program’s admin team who is responsible for building, maintaining, improving, and growing the initiative. Their work ensures smooth operations, meaningful learning experiences for students, and long-term program sustainability. By sponsoring a contributor through the Five for the Future program, you’ll help WP Credits reach more students around the world and make a lasting impact on their lives.
Provide In-kind Sponsorship Help cover essential program expenses such as tools and collaboration platforms. This investment creates real-world connection points and lasting engagement with the community.
Apply and Open Doors for Students in Your Region and Beyond
We’re happy to discuss the level of involvement that best fits your company’s capacity. Together, we can strengthen the WordPress project and empower the next generation of contributors.
We’re currently reaching out to active sponsors to ensure their contributions align with the updated sponsorship guidelines, and we want to thank all existing sponsors and those who have recently applied for their understanding, collaboration, and continued support.
Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student club education initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.
12 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.
Event Highlights
WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur 2025
Over the October 4th weekend, the third event wrapped up at KIT’s College of Engineering with over 157 attendees exploring WordPress fundamentals and building their first web pages. Although 130 registrations were initially opened, more tickets were added at the institute’s request.
This event series ended with a fourth event over the October 11th weekend. The campus partner was DKTE’s Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, an alumnus institute. Attendance count exceeded 100+, and similar to previous events, a quiz was hosted where 6 winners were announced.
WordPress Campus connect Jinja 2025
On October 4th, #WPCCJINJA25 continued at Macedonian Vocational Institute, Jinja where over 100 students participated in a hands-on workshop using a mobile lab.
The first official WordPress Campus Connect event in Bangladesh was held in Kishoreganj, with 42 students in attendance!
WordPress Campus Connect Udupi engaged with 120 students to build 120 websites on the October 3rd/4th weekend! The event was also featured in the UDAYAVANI KANNADA DAILY and SUDDI MANE newspapers.
Aryabhatta College of Engineering & Research Center: Yash Soni & Vishal Israni
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. Dhaka 2025 hosted a Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ Campus Connect Table where information about the program was shared with community members.
Riga Nordic University (from Riga, Latvia, EU) signed the agreement to join the WordPress Credits Program, and is currently working on onboarding its first student participants!
Mentors Course: A course has been created to train future WordPress Credits program mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues..
Mentors welcome:8 new mentors have been onboarded to the program.
University partnerships:4 universities have confirmed their participation: Pisa University (Italy), Fidélitas University (Costa Rica), Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (Unifranz Santa Cruz, Bolivia), and Riga Nordic University (Latvia). Many others have expressed interest and started the process to get involved with the project, including the University of Lynchburg, Central New Mexico Community College, and Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic).
Student engagement:51 students are already starting to work on their contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course (10 from the University of Pisa, Italy; 18 from Fidélitas University, Costa Rica; and 23 from Unifranz Santa Cruz, Bolivia).
Platform updates: The student platform and processes have been enhanced with new lessons, videos, and guidelines to select their WordPress contribution project.
Graduate Badge: Now, once a student completes the program, the graduate badge will automatically appear on their WordPress.org profile.
Linux Day: Participation in Linux Day in Bari involved presenting the project to an audience of high school and university teachers and students, within the context of open-source initiatives. This led to follow-up contact from attending educators interested in bringing WPCredits to three universities in Puglia and several high schools in Bari.
Other Happenings
Development is currently underway for a landing page on the WordPress.org website that will showcase and share information about all current educational initiatives.
Universities and Educational Institutions: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling the interest form.
Students: If you’re a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution.
Companies: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by:
Sponsoring mentors to guide new contributors.
Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
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! 🌟
WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua (WPYDNI) is an event organized by a group of volunteers from the Nicaraguan WordPress community, supported by the WordPress LATAM community, and sponsored by WordPress community members around the world, Global community sponsors and local companies. Our mission is clear: to promote the use of technology and make technological education accessible to future generations.
WPYD 2025: A Landmark Success
The 2025 WPYD, held on October 11th in Managua, Nicaragua, was a tremendous landmark for our community. We hosted 75 young people aged 8–20 years old, supported by 10 organizers, 15 local volunteers, and 16 speakers from across LATAM.
Empowering the Next Generation: Two groups of attendees successfully created their own working WordPress websites! More than 50 young people learned how to build professional portfolios and online stores. The speakers gave great tips and feedback on how to create a compelling website, from initial design to publishing.
Teenage Speakers Inspire: A true highlight was our three teenage speakers, aged 12-14, who led talks on security, finance, and web tools. It was wonderful to see them confidently share their knowledge. They left the event feeling motivated, expressing their desire to start a WordPress club in their local area!
WPYDNI25 had a full, dynamic agenda. The sessions and chosen topics were carefully separated by age group to best match the needs of each young attendee. (You can take a look at the full agenda here.)
The Launch and Impressive Growth
This success was built on the foundation of our initial launch in 2024 with 35 attendees aged 8 to 15 years old.
The positive feedback from children and parents was instantaneous. In fact, parents who attended our first event were so inspired that they wanted to volunteer for the 2025 event, helping to promote it across their businesses and neighborhoods! We were thrilled to see this community support pay off in 2025, allowing us to meet our goal and double the attendance compared to the previous edition.
A Community Effort
The positive feedback from the children and parents was overwhelming and motivates us to continue! We owe a special thank you to the speakers from the WordPress LATAM community who joined us: Karen Mendez (Venezuela), Pamela Miralles (Guatemala), Paola Zorro (Colombia), Alfredo Navas (Costa Rica), Lilliam Montoya (Costa Rica), Misael Campos (Honduras), and Ramon Corrales (Panama). They truly embodied “volunteering with a purpose,” contributing their knowledge directly to future generations.
Finally, WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua was made possible thanks to every organizer and volunteer who dedicated their time. A huge thank up to our Nicaraguan organizers who poured months of effort into the event: Alex Cuadra, Mario Rocha, Aura Lila Gutierrez, Valeria Pilarte, Marvin Gonzalez, Misael Campos, Juan Tijerino, Marconi Poveda, and Karen Torres. We also had incredible support from our young WordPress community volunteers: Lavinia, Seyling, Roger, Rene, Lucia, Maria, Steven, Ailin, Lourdes, and many more!
I’m sharing some photos from the event and how WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua 2025 was experienced.
Speaker: Eleana Campos.
Speakers aged 12-14.
Group 8-12 years oldGroup 13-16 years old
Group 17-20 years old
Event Group Photo
it only remains to say that there is great satisfaction with the results of WordPress Youth Day 2025; everyone left wanting more events like this. Hopefully, more initiatives like this will continue to inspire future generations of WordPress developers in Latin America. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
We’ve been getting a great question lately: who’s allowed to organize a WordPress Campus Connect event? The short answer: anyone in good standing!
WordPress Campus Connect is designed to break down barriers and make it easier for more people to get involved. You don’t need to be a longtime community member or have prior organizing experience. If you have a connection to an educational institution and want to help students learn practical WordPress skills, you’re welcome to host a Campus Connect event.
So, who can organize a WordPress Campus Connect event?
Simply put, anyone in good standing with a connection to an educational institution is eligible to organize a WordPress Campus Connect event. Our main goal is to help students learn practical skills and connect them with the amazing WordPress community, and part of that is by breaking down the barriers to get started.
Ready to get started? Here’s how:
To begin your journey as a Campus Connect event organizer:
Once you submit the form, our team will be in touch with the next steps and offer all the support you need.
You can also find more detailed information and helpful guidance in the Community Handbook. For direct support and to connect with other organizers, feel free to join the #campusconnect channel on Make SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.
We truly encourage you to get involved and help empower the next generation of WordPress enthusiasts!
Additional Support
Two info sessions on WordPress Campus Connect were held on October 9th. You can find the replays linked below – note that the Q&A at the end of each session is different, so it may be worthwhile tuning in for that portion of both sessions.
Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on all education-related initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.
11 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.
Event Highlights
An introductory seminar was held for 25 students at Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & College in Dhaka on September 3rd.
Over the September 6th weekend, 120 students attended a Campus Connect workshop at Government Engineering College, Ajmer!
WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur kicked off on September 13th, bringing WordPress education to 89 students on the first workshop day, and 83 students the second day, with 70 students submitting their answers to a quiz that had 4 winners.
A seminar was conducted at Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer on September 16th, setting the stage for their Beginner’s Workshop that followed on September 20th.
Also on Saturday, September 20th, WordPress Campus Connect Udupi held a 50 student session at Shree Guru Sudhindra College, Bhatkal.
70 Students joined for an introductory WordPress session at Dhaka City College, a precursor to the city-wide WordPress Campus Connect Dhaka event that is currently in planning.
WordPress Campus Connect Pontevedra held their event on September 22nd at the Faculty of Communication, University of Vigo, where 40 students joined to learn about design, SEO + AI, digital communication, and how to build their own WordPress website.
Call for Mentors opened: We have already received several applications, and applicants can expect a response by the end of October.
University partnerships: 2 universities have confirmed their participation, Pisa University (Italy) and Fidélitas University (Costa Rica). Many others have expressed interest and started the process to get involved with the project, including the University of Lynchburg, Central New Mexico Community College, Unifranz (Bolivia), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic), and Riga Nordic University (Latvia).
Student engagement: 10 students from the University of Pisa are already starting to work on their contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course.
Pitch deck translations: Our pitch deck has already been translated into 7 languages — English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Bengali, Gujarati, and Malaysian — with more on the way.
Platform updates: We enhanced the student platform and processes with a welcome video, walkthroughs, and improved guidelines
The team is also working on the following:
Course for mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues.
WordPress Campus Connect AjmerWordPress Campus Connect San JoséWPCC Pontevedra – Faculty of Communication, University of VigoWPCC Udupi – Shree Guru Sudhindra CollegeWPCC Ajmer – Government Engineering CollegeWPCC Kolhapur – D Y Patil School of Engineering and ManagementWPCC Dhaka – Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & CollegeWPCC Ajmer – Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer
Get Involved
WordPress Campus Connect
Organizers: If you’re a contributor or member of an educational institution interested in organizing this kind of event, fill out this form.
Universities and Educational Institutions: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling the interest form.
Students: If you’re a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution.
Companies: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by:
Sponsoring mentors to guide new contributors.
Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
At the Faculty of Computer Science of Universidad Fidélitas, we have taken a historic step: we signed an agreement with the WordPress FoundationWordPress FoundationThe WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on wordpressfoundation.org., turning our Computer Science students into key players in a global experience. Thanks to this partnership, every student will have the opportunity to complete an official internship through WP Credits, directly connecting with the WordPress community and its impact-driven projects.
This agreement reflects a deep conviction: higher education must be tied to the real digital ecosystem, with experiences that prepare students for jobs and to become agents of change within global tech communities.
Elineth Morera Campos (DeputyProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook. Director of 100% virtual courses at the Faculty) together with Mary Hubbard at the signing of the WPCredits agreement at WCUS25.
The Birth of the WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
To celebrate this alliance, we organized the first WordPress Campus Connect in San José, Costa Rica, from September 23 to 25, 2025.
This event marked a milestone as the first WordPress Campus Connect held in Latin America within a university, open to participation from any individual who was a university student, regardless of their field of study or academic level, and carried out in a three-day hackathon format. Throughout the event, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, received direct mentorship, and took part in the WordPress HackLab, a competition designed to transform ideas into digital products with real societal impact.
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
The Workshops: Learning with Energy and Creativity
The heart of Campus Connect lies in the eight workshops that guided students step by step in building their projects:
From Zero to Website in 90 Minutes – How to quickly start and launch a functional site.
Your Digital Empire, Brick by Brick – Strategic construction of a solid, scalable website.
Think Like a Rebel: Create Without Asking Permission – Fearless innovation, exploring creative freedom with design thinking.
Let’s Dress Up: Branding that Hypnotizes – Keys to visual identity and branding to stand out online.
Secret Vitamins for Your Website: What WordPress Doesn’t Tell You – Advanced tips and features to power up any site.
So Engaging They’ll Read with Eyes Closed – Strategies for clear, persuasive, and AI-enhanced content.
Houston, We Have a Website! (Go Live) – How to move a project from testing to production.
Your Story on Fire (and in 3 Acts) – Digital storytelling and impactful project presentations.
These workshops were not only technical but also creative and strategic, showing students that WordPress is a living, open, and limitless ecosystem.
Cely Cruz, co-organizer of WPCCSJ25, giving her talk
Daniel Solano, speaker at WPCCSJ25 giving his talk
Ariel Ramos, speaker at WPCCSJ25 giving his talk
Rita Robles Loaiza, Lead Organizer of WPCCSJ25 giving her talk
Nicole, Nazareth, and Yiqi, co-organizers of WPCCSJ25 and speakers at the event, before giving their talk.
Rosita Pereira, Co-organizer of WPCCSJ25 giving her talk
The Challenge: “Reconnecting the Human”
The central competition of the event was the WPCC 2025 Challenge: Reconnecting the Human.
The challenge stemmed from a paradox: we have never been so digitally connected, yet we have never felt so lonely. In response, teams had to create a digital product, presented in WordPress, that strengthens in-person human relationships within the university or local community.
The proposals were aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 10, and 11) and ESG principles. Within this framework:
SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) encouraged initiatives to strengthen emotional health and reduce loneliness.
SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) inspired inclusive and accessible solutions for the entire community.
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) motivated proposals to rescue traditions and foster coexistence in public spaces.
At the same time, ESG principles framed the action plan: environmental care, positive social impact, and ethical, participatory governance. WordPress became the showcase to tell the story of the problem, the value proposition, the digital product, and the expected impact.
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
The Organizing Team: The Force Behind the Event
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of a passionate organizing team that brought this first WordPress Campus Connect to life:
They were responsible for transforming a vision into a real experience, coordinating workshops, mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., logistics, communication, and every detail to make the event shine.
Part of the team of volunteers and organizers of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Organizing Team of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
WordPress Club Fidélitas and Its Podcast
Another historic milestone was the official founding of the WordPress Club Fidélitas, a permanent space where students, faculty, and the community can come together to learn, share, and contribute to the WordPress ecosystem.
As part of this initiative, the Club’s podcast was launched, where we will talk about:
WordPress and its impact on the global web.
Technological innovation applied to education.
Academic and community experiences from Fidélitas.
This podcast will serve as a bridge between academia and the international WordPress community, amplifying the voices of our students and their projects.
The WordPress Campus Connect San José and the agreement with the WordPress Foundation are just the beginning.
Every student who participates in this program will take with them not only technical WordPress skills but also the experience of belonging to a global community, working with purpose, and using technology to generate human impact.
Inspiring Transformation
With this event, we proved that a university can be innovative, close, and global at the same time.
The invitation is clear: to keep dreaming, creating, and reconnecting the human through technology. Because when academia and community walk together, the impossible becomes reality.
Group photo of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 taken by Manuel Macias, volunteer from the WordPress San José community.
We’re looking for dedicated mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. to guide the next generation of contributors in WordPress Credits, a flagship educational program of the WordPress FoundationWordPress FoundationThe WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on wordpressfoundation.org..
WordPress Credits connects university students with real-world, open-source contribution opportunities. Over 150 hours, students learn how to collaborate in distributed teams, work on meaningful projects, and gain valuable skills that bridge academia and professional pathways.
MentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. Requirements
Minimum 2 hours per week available for the entire duration of the program (current cohorts last 13 to 18 weeks but it may vary)
Availability to sync once a week with students
Ability to provide asynchronous support (SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/, email, or other tools)
Commitment to provide a meaningful mentorship experience
Mentor Responsibilities
Guide up to 5 students per mentor (if you have more availability, let us know — we may assign additional students)
Support students in understanding contribution tasks and navigating the WordPress community
Encourage collaboration, accountability, and skill growth
Provide feedback on student progress and final projects
Additional Information
Mentors will be vetted before selection. You will receive an acceptance or rejection email after review.
Currently, we are onboarding students from a limited number of institutions. However, we want to prepare a pool of mentors worldwide so we can match you with students as soon as more universities join the program.
Your mentorship will help students connect their academic learning to real-world practice, while shaping the next wave of WordPress contributors.
Apply Now
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the application form:
Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on all education-related initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.
8 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.
Event Highlights
WordPress Campus Connect Jaipur kicked off its first event on August 23rd at Anand ICE with 67 students in attendance. On August 25th, organizers held an event at SSG Pareek PG College for 81 students, and on August 30th, they held an event at Alankar Girls PG College with 132 students in attendance.
WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer held its first event on August 30th at Aryan College, bringing together 85 students! Session topics ranged from beginner-level site building to advanced eCommerce website builds using WooCommerce. The dual-track structure allowed both first-time learners and returning students with prior experience to engage at the right level and leave with tangible outcomes.
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. US 2025
WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero students Andrés Parra and Javier Montes de Blas, and organizer Raul Anton Cuadrado, flew in from Spain to speak about their experience in the WCUSWCUSWordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event. session.
WordPress Campus Connect Cartago and San Jose organizers Mauricio Barrantes and Elineth Morera Campos, respectively, also joined the session to share their experiences. On stage, Elineth shared the exciting news that Fidélitas University will begin offering its students a WordPress Credits program starting in October 2025!
WordPress Campus Connect San José launched their social media channels for WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025:
Contributors Md Sabbir Hossain and Ahmed Kabir Chaion hosted a seminar on WordPress Basics named “Discover WordPress.” They explored key topics such as Themes, Plugins, and Page Builders. (See their highlight reel on Youtube)
50 students attended their seminar at the State University of Bangladesh.
40 students attended their session at the International Standard University.
35 students attended their session at the Govt. Mohammadpur Model School.
Student Voices
Hear from students who attended the most recent events!
We’re currently working on translating the WordPress Campus Connect event feedback survey for students. If you or someone you know is interested in translating the survey, please do so using this spreadsheet.
A partnership agreement was signed with the Fidélitas University of San José, Costa Rica. The Make WordPress community will start welcoming university students in October!
Other Happenings
Podcasts:
Listen to Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay on how WordPress is shaping the future of education for students worldwide in episode #183 of WPTavern.
Universities and Educational Institutions: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling the interest form.
Students: If you’re a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution.
Companies: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by:
Sponsoring mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. to guide new contributors.
Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
The WordPress Credits program is progressing since its pilot launch with the University of Pisa. Over the past months, we’ve been focused on setting up the infrastructure, preparing updated materials for students and institutions, and testing the virtual classroom on Learn.WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/. We’re also preparing demos of the student classrooms so the community can see how the program will work in practice.
The initial pilot was designed to validate the concept and provided us with valuable insights. Building on that foundation, we continue to refine the approach and are preparing to scale as we transition from alpha to betaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process..
Our next steps include: finalizing the infrastructure, completing program materials, launching visibility actions, and coordinating with contribution teams to support student onboarding. We’re excited to welcome Fidélitas University into the program this fall, starting with 15 students and building momentum toward opening participation to all majors by 2026. This couldn’t have been done without Rita Robles Loaiza ( @roblesloaiza ), who has spearheaded this initiative as the Associate Director of On-Campus Programs at the Faculty of Computer Science.
We’d love the community’s support in this next phase. Here are a few ways to help:
Educational institutions: If you’d like to bring WordPress Credits to your students, please apply here.
Companies: Learn more about how you can support the program through sponsorship or mentorship on this page.
If you’ll be at 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. US next week and want to connect about the program, come find us! You can join the Community and Training tables at Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/, visit the Community booth on August 28 at 14:30 or August 29 at 11:15, or simply pingPingThe act of sending a very small amount of data to an end point. Ping is used in computer science to illicit a response from a target server to test it’s connection. Ping is also a term used by Slack users to @ someone or send them a direct message (DM). Users might say something along the lines of “Ping me when the meeting starts.” me on Slack.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! Your support is helping us build meaningful bridges between educational institutions, students, and the WordPress project.
