Title: Make WordPress Community – Page 6 – Building Local Communities --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shiponkarmakar/) [Shipon Karmakar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shiponkarmakar/) 6:41 am _on_ December 2, 2025 Tags: [Campus-Connect ( 3 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/campus-connect/) # 󠀁[A Productive Day with WordPress Campus Connect Brahmanbaria](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/12/02/a-productive-day-with-wordpress-campus-connect-brahmanbaria/)󠁿 ## **A Memorable Beginning** After spending a month preparing, our **WordPress Campus Connect Brahmanbaria** event finally took place—and it became one of the most productive and inspiring days our community has experienced recently. With support from our volunteers, speakers, and attendees, the entire program felt meaningful from start to finish. The event ran from **8:30 AM to 1:30 PM**, and right from the registration desk, we felt the excitement in the room. For many students, this was their first ever introduction to WordPress, and their enthusiasm shaped the energy of the whole day. As **Lead Organizer**, _Shipon Karmakar_ welcomed everyone, introduced the purpose of Campus Connect, and set a warm tone for the rest of the program. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/university-of-brahmanbaria/files/ 2025/12/CompressGroup-Photo-WPCC-min-2048x1095.jpg) ## **Why We Wanted to Bring Campus Connect to Brahmanbaria** Our vision for this event was simple: **bring WordPress directly to students and help them discover new skills and opportunities.** In Brahmanbaria, many students haven’t had the chance to explore WordPress or understand how powerful the platform truly is. Campus Connect was our way of breaking that barrier—by offering a free, practical, beginner-friendly session right on their campus. We also discussed: * joining our **local WordPress meetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).**, * the importance of **WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).**, * and how students can start contributing to the WordPress project. The feedback we received showed how much this exposure meant to them. ## **What We Taught Throughout the Day** To make the learning process smooth for beginners, we focused on five key topics: * **Introduction to Campus Connect** — _Shipon Karmakar (Lead Organizer)_ * **Discovering WordPress as an Open-Source Platform** — _Eh Jewel_ * **Why WordPress? Origin, Contribution Path & Personal Journey** — _Muhibul Haque_ * **WordPress 101: Build Your First Website** — _Tanvirul Haque_ * **Your Roadmap to a WordPress Career** — _Shamim Mia_ These sessions gave students a full learning journey—from “What is WordPress?” to building their very first website. ## **Behind the Scenes: Our Amazing Volunteers** None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our volunteer team. They supported registration, logistics, workshop assistance, and made sure every student felt comfortable throughout the event. Special thanks to: **Meheraj Khan**, **Ashraful Amin**, **Mohammad Salman, Azim Jamshed, Musarraf Hossain, Monira Akther Nuri, Syed Riamul Haq**, **MD Safwan Ahmed**,** MD Shamrat**, **Seratul Mustakim** ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/university-of-brahmanbaria/files/ 2025/12/All-Organizers.jpg) Their effort played a huge role in making the event smooth and enjoyable. ## **How the Day Unfolded (8:30 AM – 1:30 PM)** 1. Registration and check-in 2. T-shirt and swag distribution 3. Opening ceremony led by **Lead Organizer – Shipon Karmakar** 4. **2-hour hands-on workshop** (building a WordPress.comWordPress.com An 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/](https://wordpress.com/) website) 5. Tea break & networking 6. More sessions and discussions 7. **Q/A session** 8. **Quiz competition** 9. Prize distribution 10. Certificates for all participants 11. Group photo 12. Closing thanks At the start, only 3–5 students knew what WordPress was. By the end, **more than 50 students built their first website**—a huge achievement for beginners. # **Community Gathering: Learning & Connecting** One of the most meaningful parts of the event was the community gathering session. Students, speakers, and volunteers sat together, discussed ideas, shared inspiration, and talked openly about their learning journey. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/university-of-brahmanbaria/files/ 2025/12/Group-With-Students.jpg) We explained how joining **regular meetups**, participating in **WordCamp**, and contributing to open sourceOpen Source Open 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. can help them grow faster. Many students expressed interest in joining future events and staying connected. # **Quiz Competition & Prizes** The quiz added a fun, exciting twist to the event. Students were fully engaged, and the energy in the room was fantastic. Winners received **special gifts**, which made the moment even more enjoyable. # **Certificates: Celebrating Everyone’s Effort** Every participant received an official **Campus Connect Certificate**. For many students, it was their first certificate related to tech or WordPress, and it brought a real sense of accomplishment. ## **Looking Forward** The impact was clear: * Students gained their first real website-building experience * Many discovered new interest in WordPress and web development * The community gained new potential contributors * Students want more workshops and meetups * A strong foundation for future WordPress activities in Brahmanbaria has been created WordPress Campus Connect Brahmanbaria wasn’t just a one-day program—it was the beginning of a stronger, more connected local WordPress community. [#campus-connect](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/campus-connect/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F12%2F02%2Fa-productive-day-with-wordpress-campus-connect-brahmanbaria%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) 9:42 am _on_ November 28, 2025   # 󠀁[WordCamp Malaysia Contributor Day: Community Team Table](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/28/wordcamp-malaysia-contributor-day-community-team-table/)󠁿 The WordPress Community Team is thrilled to announce that we will have a dedicated table at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Malaysia this year! We can’t wait to meet you, share our initiatives, and welcome new contributors to the project. **Event Details:** * **WordCamp Malaysia Dates:** **December 6-7** * [**Contributor Day**](https://malaysia.wordcamp.org/2025/contributor-day/)**:** Join us on **December 6th** for a full day of collaboration and learning. * **Event Website:** Find all the details, schedule, and tickets here: [https://malaysia.wordcamp.org/2025/](https://malaysia.wordcamp.org/2025/) * **Table Lead:** The Community Team table will be led by **Destiny Kanno ([@piyopiyofox](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/))**. ## What We’ll Be Focusing On Stop by our table to learn all about the exciting educational and outreach initiatives from the WordPress Community Team: * **Education Initiatives:** We will be focusing on educating attendees about key programs, including Campus Connect, WordPress Credits, and Student Clubs. These initiatives are essential for growing the next generation of WordPress contributors and users. * **Event Organizing and Mentoring:** We’ll be sharing information on the different types of WordPress events you can organize, providing guidance on how to successfully organize them, and demonstrating how you can get involved in mentoring new contributors within the community. ## Resources to Get Started Before you come, or after you leave, check out these valuable resources to continue your journey in the WordPress community: **Resources:** * [WordPress Campus Connect](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/) * [Community Team introduction](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-team/) * [WordCamp organizer training](https://learn.wordpress.org/course/wordcamp-organizer-training/) * [Community team event mentor training](https://learn.wordpress.org/course/wordcamp-mentor-training/) * [Community Team Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-team/) * [Community Team Supporter & Manager Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/) * [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/) * [WordCamp Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/) ## Call to Action: Join Us to Onboard New Contributors! **Will you also be attending WordCamp Malaysia**? We would love your help! We are looking for experienced community members to assist us at the table with onboarding new contributors. It’s a fantastic way to give back and help first-time contributors find their footing. If you’re interested in volunteering a few hours, please comment on this post or [message Destiny](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02AZ6T2BRT) in the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F28%2Fwordcamp-malaysia-contributor-day-community-team-table%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) 6:03 am _on_ November 20, 2025   # 󠀁[Call for Mentors: Join WordPress Campus Connect!](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/20/call-for-mentors-join-wordpress-campus-connect/)󠁿 **The call for mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. is closed**. You can submit the form to be considered for when new openings emerge. Are you passionate about WordPress, dedicated to empowering the next generation, and experienced with organizing impactful events? We invite you to become a Campus Connect MentorEvent Supporter Event 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 help shape the future of WordPress education on campuses around the world! ## About Campus Connect Campus Connect is an educational event series bringing WordPress knowledge, resources, and hands-on experience directly to students on their campuses. By joining as a mentor, you’ll work alongside driven event organizers who are eager to make a difference in their local academic communities. ## Why Become a Mentor? * Empower the next generation of WordPress professionals, contributors and community builders. * Strengthen your leadership, coaching, and event organization skills. * Network with a global community of educators, organizers, and WordPress advocates. * Become a part of the official Campus Connect Mentor group with recognition on WordPress.OrgWordPress.org The 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/](https://wordpress.org/). * Contribute meaningfully to WordPress’s mission of democratizing publishing through education. ## Mentor Requirements * **Time Commitment**: Minimum 2 hours per week. This includes a blend of asynchronous support (via online communications) and synchronous support (such as meetings or live sessions with organizers). * **Capacity**: Mentor 3-5 event organizers at a time. * **Dedication**: Willingness to guide, encourage, and provide feedback to organizers throughout the event journey. ## Mentor Responsibilities * Offer guidance throughout the entire organizing process from initial application to post-event wrap-up. * Unblock and encourage organizers, helping them solve problems and stay motivated. * Review organizers’ plans, providing actionable feedback to help ensure their events are impactful and successful. * Share insights on event best practices, resources, and community standards. * Be a supportive, inclusive, and approachable presence for new organizers. * Host a one hour Campus Connect Office HoursOffice Hours Defined times when the Global Community Team are in the #community-events Slack channel. If there is anything you would like to discuss – you do not need to inform them in advance. You are very welcome to drop into any of the Community Team Slack channels at any time. call once every two months. ## Eligibility Criteria * Must have contributed to the WordPress project (as a contributor or organizer), preferably with prior experience in event organization, community building, or mentorship, with a strong preference for those who have organized or volunteered for a WordPress Campus Connect event. * Demonstrate strong communication, inclusivity, and teamwork skills. * Comfortable with asynchronous digital communication tools and able to attend occasional synchronous meetings. * Willing and able to commit the required time and responsibilities outlined above. ## What Support You’ll Get * Orientation and resources to help you get started confidently. * Access to templates, guidelines, and best practices. * A dedicated SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel for ongoing discussions and peer support. * Regular check-ins from the Campus Connect coordination team. ## Additional Information * **Prospective mentors will be vetted** before acceptance into the program to ensure a positive and supportive organizer experience. * Selected mentors will be recognized for their contributions with a **Campus Connect Mentor badge** on their WordPress.org profile. * Ongoing support and resources will be provided for mentors throughout the mentorship period. ## Submit your interest to mentor [Apply to Mentor](https://airtable.com/appUufNeqjNrTOxaW/pagUPht7LygcCgCxP/form) **Applications are closed**. You may apply to note your interest in mentoring should more capacity open up. If you have questions about the mentor program or the application process, please [contact the Campus Connect in the #campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF) channel in the Make WordPress Slack. Help us bring WordPress education to campuses everywhere – one organizer at a time! * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F20%2Fcall-for-mentors-join-wordpress-campus-connect%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) [Harmony Romo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) 9:39 pm _on_ November 12, 2025 Tags: [community-team ( 225 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [global sponsorship ( 28 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/global-sponsorship/) # 󠀁[2026 Global Partner Program Announcement](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/)󠁿 Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open sourceOpen Source Open 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. mission. As a Global Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility across the international WordPress ecosystem while helping to fund events that foster growth, collaboration, and community impact. ## **Why Choose Global Sponsorship?** Instead of managing multiple individual sponsorships, this streamlined program consolidates your efforts into one efficient and impactful partnership. Efficiency and Simplified Administration Skip the complexity of coordinating invoice payments with numerous volunteer teams. Our centralized approach saves time and resources. In 2026, sponsors will benefit from: * A dedicated SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel for direct communication with the WordPress Community SupportWordPress Community Support WordPress Community Support PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation, created specifically to be the financial and legal support for WordCamps, WordPress Meetup groups, and any additional “official” events organized within the WordPress Community Events program. team and Community Program Managers * Monthly updates listing upcoming WordPress events, their current planning stages, and scheduled dates #### Expanded Reach and Impact Your sponsorship amplifies your presence worldwide, ensuring consistent visibility across global WordPress community events. #### Stability and Reliability Your commitment strengthens locally organized events by providing predictable funding that supports venues, logistics, and growth. #### Flexible Branding Options Adapt across your portfolio—Global Sponsors can represent different brands at different events (subject to approval and advance notice). ## **Program Benefits** | | **Global Leader** | **Regional Powerhouse** | **Community Builder** | | **Benefits**** | Best for: Established brands seeking global reach and year-round visibility. | Best for: Companies aiming for regional dominance and strong brand recognition. | Best for: Organizations supporting the next generation of WordPress education. | | Sponsorship is payable in full or through quarterly installments. | $180,000 | $110,000 | $60,000 | | Top tier sponsorship benefits at all local WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). events (excludes flagships) with priority access to claim a sponsor table at in-person WordPress events  | X | | | | Option to feature multiple brands across events | X | | | | Dedicated sponsor landing page with customizable content | X | X | | | Complimentary WordPress event tickets for your team | X | X | | | Recognition Across All WordPress Events— Your company’s name, logo, and description will appear:— On all WordCamp websites and ticket purchase pages— In every “Thank You to Our Sponsors” blog post— On all WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). landing and events pages (over 671 active groups)— In Meetup Organizer newsletters and during venue sponsorship acknowledgments— On WordCamp CentralWordCamp Central Website for all WordCamp activities globally. [https://central.wordcamp.org](https://central.wordcamp.org) includes a list of upcoming and past camp with links to each. and Events.WordPress.orgWordPress.org The 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/](https://wordpress.org/) (over 750,000 annual views) | X | X | | | Sponsor Spotlight post on WordPress.org/news featuring highlights from recent WordCamps—sharing updates, sound bites, and insights to showcase your involvement  | | | | | — Quarterly  | X | | | | — Annual | | X | | | Inclusion of your company logo in signage and materials for WordPress Campus Connect events throughout the year | | | | | — All signage & materials for the year (digital and printed) | X | | X | | — Signage & materials for 5 events per year (printed only) | | X | | | Opportunity to be featured in an exclusive digital binder available for download by WordPress Campus Connect event organizers | | | | | — Priority placement (logos & text) | X | | | | — Feature listing (text only) | | X | X | | Regular recognition in [monthly education buzz report](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/03/monthly-education-buzz-report-october-2025/) | | | X | ## **How Sponsorship Funds Are Used** Global Sponsorship funds directly support: * Local WordPress events worldwide (venue rental, catering, A/V, and more) * Meetup.com license fees for over 671 WordPress Meetup groups globally * Administrative costs like insurance, banking, and annual financial audits that ensure transparent operations Your partnership helps sustain the community that powers more than 40% of the web. Together, we can keep the WordPress project thriving and expanding for years to come. If you’d like to go one step further, please consider donating directly to the WordPress FoundationWordPress Foundation The 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](https://wordpressfoundation.org/).. We operate lean—every dollar goes toward keeping WordPress free, supporting education, and funding the community that makes the web a better place. In short, your donation helps us keep the lights on and the mission alive. [Donate to the WordPress Foundation →](https://wordpressfoundation.org/donate/) Please see [Rules for Sponsor Materials](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/planning-details/fundraising/global-community-sponsorship-for-event-organizers/#rules-for-sponsor-materials) for more details about terms of sponsorship. Please also see our [sample sponsorship agreement](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2024/12/Draft-of-2025-WordPress-Global-Community-Sponsorship-Agreement-Template-Google-Docs.pdf). **If your company is interested in joining the Global Sponsorship program or you would like to know more, please reach out to WordPress Community Support at [support@wordcamp.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/page/6/support@wordcamp.org?output_format=md)!** [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#global-sponsorship](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/global-sponsorship/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F12%2F2026-global-partner-program-announcement%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) 8:55 am _on_ November 12, 2025   # 󠀁[Community Team update on Bangladesh](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/community-team-update-on-bangladesh/)󠁿 We’ve been made aware of multiple reports regarding community dynamics in Bangladesh. Central is actively monitoring the situation and engaging with local organizers to support a healthy, welcoming environment. We encourage all contributors to participate fully while adhering to the WordPress community code of conductCode of Conduct “A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.”- [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_conduct). To protect the privacy and safety of community members, we won’t discuss individual cases publicly. If you have relevant information or concerns, please submit an [Incident Response report](https://central.wordcamp.org/incident-report/) or contact Community Team program managers through official channels. Thank you for helping us foster a respectful and inclusive community! * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F12%2Fcommunity-team-update-on-bangladesh%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) [Arslan Kalwar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) 4:58 am _on_ November 11, 2025 Tags: [Community Team Meeting ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team-meeting/), [community-team ( 225 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [meeting ( 123 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting/), [team chat ( 110 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/) # 󠀁[Community Team November 2025 Meeting Recap](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/11/community-team-november-2025-meeting-recap/)󠁿 **Attendance:** [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) [@patricia70](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patricia70/) [@ritikaroy2830](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ritikaroy2830/) [@devmuhib](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) [@mosescursor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mosescursor/) [@subrataemfluence](https://profiles.wordpress.org/subrataemfluence/) [@mauteri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mauteri/) [@kofimokome](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kofimokome/) [@HarmonyRomo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) [@alexcu21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexcu21/) [@kafleg](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kafleg/) [@passoniate](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) ## Notes This recap is a summary of the Community Team monthly meeting. It will cover the discussion points, ideas, and decisions that came up during the meeting. The aim of this recap is to provide a quick overview for those who were unable to attend as well as an overview for everyone.These meetings were based on the [Agenda for November 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/05/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-06-november-2025/) and are held in our **[#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/)** SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel on Make WordPress. ### 🗓️ Meeting Chat Logs * **APAC/EMEA (November 6, 2025 – 12:00 UTC)** Meeting Host – [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) [View the chat log on Slack](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1762430620244749) * **AMER (November 6, 2025 – 21:00 UTC)** Meeting Host – [@kofimokome](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kofimokome/) [View the chat log on Slack](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1762462965391099) Please leave your comments if you have any feedback. Additionally, each agenda item discussed may have its own Make post related to its topic with more information, and you can add to the discussion directly to that post. ## Chat Summary ### Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements 👉 [Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/24/call-for-developers-wordpress-events-tooling-improvements/) The Community Team is looking for contributors and developers to help improve event tooling for WordPress. A few of the identified areas that need support include: * [Improving our ticketing system, CampTix](https://wp.me/p2U65r-hQh) * [Advancing GatherPress](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/05/28/update-on-the-gatherpress-project-may-2025/), so official WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups can use an open-source solution for event and group management (Reminder: [Meetup.com](http://Meetup.com) is currently the largest overhead expense for the events program.) * [Expanding the vision for our events platform](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/05/suggested-updates-based-on-feedback-of-the-events-wordpress-org-site/) and adding new features such as a **WordPress Events App** The team has had excellent brainstorming discussions and is now moving toward execution. If you have any ideas or would like to contribute, please share your input in the [relevant post](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/24/call-for-developers-wordpress-events-tooling-improvements/). #### Follow-up Discussion * The **GatherPress team** is in discussion with [@harmonyromo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/), [@dd32](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dd32/) , and others to organize an online demo and migrate the test site. * [@mauteri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mauteri/) shared that anyone interested can join the **GatherPress weekly Zoom check-in** on **Fridays at 3 PM UTC** — all are welcome to RSVP and participate. ### WordPress Credits Program Update The **WordPress Credits Program** continues to grow following the successful pilot at the **University of Pisa**. New institutions, including **Fidélitas University( Costa Rica)**, are joining the program. The initiative aims to expand the student contributor base by **2026**, encouraging more participation from **mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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., educators, and companies** worldwide. Recently, the program also updated its sponsorship guidelines to ensure meaningful engagement and educational impact. [WP Credits – Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/05/wp-credits-updates-sponsorship/) 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 updated [Sponsor Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/) provides details for organizations interested in getting involved. ### WordPress Campus Connect – Organizing Guidelines Discussion around who can organize **[WordPress Campus Connect](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/17/wordpress-campus-connect-events-who-can-organize-them/)** events continued. * Anyone affiliated with a college, university, or educational institute can host. * A faculty member must apply on behalf of the institution and nominate at least two student coordinators to ensure continuity. * [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) shared updates about upcoming **Campus Connect Ajmer** and mentorship efforts for events in India and the Philippines. ### Announcements and Highlights **WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Asia 2026** is planned for **April 9–11, 2026**, at **Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India**. Various calls for **WordCamp Asia 2026** are now open — don’t miss your chance to participate: * [Step Into the Spotlight: Call for Speakers Now Open for WordCamp Asia 2026](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-speakers-is-now-open/) * [Call for Volunteers](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-volunteers/) * [Call for Sponsors](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-sponsors/) * [Call for Media Partners](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-media-partners/) * [Call for Contributor Stories](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-contributor-stories/) [@patricia70](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patricia70/) provided updates about mentoring **WordCamps in France and Germany (2026)**. [@ritikaroy2830](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ritikaroy2830/) announced the upcoming **Kolkata Meetup** and **Campus Connect at RCC Institute of Technology (Jan 2026)**. [@devmuhib](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) and [@mosescursor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mosescursor/) shared updates on local mentorship and campus contribution activities in Africa and South Asia. ### WordPress 6.9 Development Update [WordPress 6.9](https://make.wordpress.org/core/6-9/) is planned for **December 2, 2025**. **Release CandidateRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. 1 (RC1)** is scheduled for **November 11, 2025**. You can help by participating in the testing phase — learn how here: [Help Test WordPress 6.9](https://make.wordpress.org/test/2025/10/21/help-test-wordpress-6-9/) Additionally, **WordPress 6.9 BetaBeta A 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. 3** is now available for download and testing. [Read more about Beta 3 on WordPress.org News](https://wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wordpress-6-9-beta-3/) ## Action Items * Contributors interested in WordPress event tooling improvements should check out the **Call for Developers** post and join related Slack discussions. * GatherPress contributors to attend the upcoming demo session and provide feedback. * Volunteers are invited to facilitate **December 2025 meetings**, especially for the AMER time zone. ## Open Floor Discussion [@patricia70](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patricia70/) started a conversation: Is there any plan for a Community Summit alongside a flagship event in 2027? 2028? So future organisers know about it (when applying to be the host city). ## Call for Meeting Facilitators The Community Team Monthly Meetings happen on the first Thursdays of every month. These meetings can be facilitated and run by any member of the community team, and it’s a great opportunity to engage with the rest of the community and team. If you are interested in facilitating any of these meetings in the future, please feel free to comment or get in touch with any of the Community Team Reps. If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post, or reach out to one of the team reps: [@adityakane](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adityakane/), [@st810amaze](https://profiles.wordpress.org/st810amaze/), [@thehopemonger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/), [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) ## Next Meeting Community Team Meetings are held on the **first Thursday of every month**, with two sessions to support different time zones. Meetings take place in the **[#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/)** channel on Slack. **APAC/EMEA Meeting Day/Time: December 4, 2025 – 12:00 UTC** **Americas meeting day/Time: December 4, 2025 – 21:00 UTC** [#community-team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team-meeting/), [#meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F11%2Fcommunity-team-november-2025-meeting-recap%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/) [Isotta Peira](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/) 1:54 pm _on_ November 5, 2025   # 󠀁[WP Credits – Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/05/wp-credits-updates-sponsorship/)󠁿 After multiple discussions with sponsors, program administrators, and mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/) has been updated accordingly. [WordPress Credits](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/) connects students from educational institutions around the world with experienced contributors who mentorEvent Supporter Event 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 Source Open 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](https://wordpress.org/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. Learn more about sponsorship options in our [Sponsor Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/) and submit your [sponsorship application here](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34) to get started. The following people contributed to writing and reviewing this post: [@celigaroe](https://profiles.wordpress.org/celigaroe/), [@francescodicandia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/francescodicandia/), [@gomp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gomp/), [@4thhubbard](https://profiles.wordpress.org/4thhubbard/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F05%2Fwp-credits-updates-sponsorship%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) [Pooja Derashri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) 12:24 pm _on_ November 5, 2025 Tags: [community-team ( 225 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [meeting ( 123 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting/)    # 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 06 – November -2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/05/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-06-november-2025/)󠁿 The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X) channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team! Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: [Thursday, 06 November 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20251106T12&p1=1440) Americas friendly meeting: [Thursday, 06 November 2025 at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20251106T21&p1=1440) Meeting Facilitator: APAC/EMEA: [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) Americas: [@kofimokome](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kofimokome/) You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.  If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: [@adityakane](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adityakane/), [@thehopemonger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/), [@st810amaze](https://profiles.wordpress.org/st810amaze/), [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/). It does not need to be a blog post yet; the topic can be discussed during the meeting, nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings. **Call for meeting hostIf anyone is available to host the second sessions of the Community Team monthly meeting at 9pm UTC, please reach out to one of the team reps, who are all based in APAC and EMEA countries: [@adityakane](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adityakane/), [@thehopemonger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/), [@st810amaze](https://profiles.wordpress.org/st810amaze/), [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/). ## Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors * What have you been doing and how is it going?  * What did you accomplish after the last meeting?  * Are there any blockers?  * Can other team members help you in some way? ## Highlights to Note Here are a few things everyone should be aware of. * Various calls for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Asia 2026 are now open. Hurry before you miss: - [Step Into the Spotlight: Call for Speakers Now Open for WordCamp Asia 2026](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-speakers-is-now-open/) - [Call for Volunteers](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-volunteers/) - [Call for Sponsors](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-sponsors/) - [Call for Media Partners](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-media-partners/) - [Call for Contributor Stories](https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-contributor-stories/) * [WP Credits – Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/05/wp-credits-updates-sponsorship/) ## Open Posts Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts, and comments. * [Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/24/call-for-developers-wordpress-events-tooling-improvements/) * [WordPress Campus Connect Events: Who Can Organize Them?](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/17/wordpress-campus-connect-events-who-can-organize-them/) * [WordPress 6.9](https://make.wordpress.org/core/6-9/) is planned for **December 2, 2025**. Release CandidateRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. 1 is planned for **November 11**. You can [Help Test WordPress 6.9](https://make.wordpress.org/test/2025/10/21/help-test-wordpress-6-9/) * [WordPress Credits Program Update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/22/wordpress-credits-program-update/) ## Announcements / Newsletters * [Monthly Education Buzz Report – October 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/03/monthly-education-buzz-report-october-2025/) * [WordPress Campus Connect Cartago COVAO 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/28/wordpress-campus-connect-cartago-covao-2025/) * [WordCamp Islamabad 2025 – A Celebration of Learning, Contribution, and Community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/28/wordcamp-islamabad-2025-a-celebration-of-learning-contribution-and-community/) * [2025 WordPress Youth Day, Nicaragua. Mission accomplished!](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/23/2025-wordpress-youth-day-nicaragua-mission-accomplished/) * WordPress 6.9 BetaBeta A 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. 3 is now available for download and testing. [Further information you can find here](https://wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wordpress-6-9-beta-3/). ## Open Floor This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.  We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post, and we will try to update the agenda accordingly. Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas- friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting! [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [#team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [#team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/) [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F05%2Fcommunity-team-meeting-agenda-for-06-november-2025%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) 1:40 am _on_ November 3, 2025 Tags: [education-buzz ( 10 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/education-buzz/), WPCCJINJA25    # 󠀁[Monthly Education Buzz Report – October 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/03/monthly-education-buzz-report-october-2025/)󠁿 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. ## 󠀁[WordPress Campus Connect](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/)󠁿 ### Completed Events (to date): 8 (+2) ### Scheduled events: 6 * [WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/ajmer)( multiple event series, started August 30th) * [WordPress Campus Connect Udupi](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/udupi/)( multiple event series, started September 20th) * [WordPress Campus Connect Jinja](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/jinja/)( multiple event series, started October 1st) * [WordPress Campus Connect Catarroja](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/catarroja/)( starting on November 7th) * [WordPress Campus Connect Ponferrada](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/Ponferrada/)( starting on November 27th * [WordPress Campus Connect Kaliro](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/kaliro/)( starting on December 12th) **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](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF). ### 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/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. * **Publications** - Discover how the WordPress Campus Connect event at Universidad Fidélitas in San José is transforming education by connecting students with the global WordPress community in [WordPress and Higher Education: An Alliance that Transforms](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/29/wordpress-and-higher-education-an-alliance-that-transforms/). - [50 Students, 50 Websites – A Big Thank You to SGS College Bhatkal](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/udupi/50-students-50-websites-a-big-thank-you-to-sgs-college-bhatkal/) - Contributor Sunil Sharma shares his experience as a media partner in [My Experience as Media Partner at WordPress Campus Connect 2025 – Jaipur – WPSimplified By Sunil](https://wpsimplified.in/wordpress-campus-connect-2025-jaipur-media-partner-experience/). - WPCC Cartago 2025 organizer Lidia shared about the experience in [WordPress Campus Connect Cartago COVAO 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/28/wordpress-campus-connect-cartago-covao-2025/). - Read about WordPress Campus Connect Udupi’s successful event at Bhandarkars’ College, Kundapura in [120 Students, 120 Websites: WordPress Campus Connect Lights Up Bhandarkars’ College!](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/udupi/120-students-120-websites-wordpress-campus-connect-lights-up-bhandarkars-college/). * **Videos** - Two WPCC info session workshops were hosted on **October 9th** – recordings are available below: * [WordPress Campus Connect Info Session 1 recording](https://wordpress.tv/2025/10/09/wordpress-campus-connect-info-session-1/) * [WordPress Campus Connect Info Session 2 recording](https://wordpress.tv/2025/10/09/wordpress-campus-connect-info-session-2/) - Contributor Rita Robles Loaiza was interviewed by Lua Salazar about [WP Credits + WP Campus Connect](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jPRaYldvaA&t=2s)( ES). - Catch [WordPress Campus Connect Cartago highlights i this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3ibBuzVfMM). ### Other Program Updates * India’s first **three WordPress Student Clubs** were onboarded on **October 16th!** Meet the newly Onboarded WordPress Student Clubs & Coordinators: - Engineering College Ajmer: Aryan Kulshrestha & Suhani Mathur - Mahila Engineering College, Ajmer: Riddhima Upadhyay & Sanjeevni Kumari - Aryabhatta College of Engineering & Research Center: Yash Soni & Vishal Israni * WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Dhaka 2025 hosted a Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor 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/](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://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-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. [[ WPCC Jinja [[ WPCC Jinja [[ WPCC Jinja [[ WPCC Kishoreganj [[ WPCC Kishoreganj [[ WPCC Udupi [[ WPCC Kolhapur  [[ WPCC Cartago [[ WordPress Student club onboarding session ## WordPress Credits * 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**](https://learn.wordpress.org/course/wordpress-credits-mentors-course/): A course has been created to train future WordPress Credits program mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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](https://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](http://wordpress.org) website that will showcase and share information about all current educational initiatives. * A clarification post went out on October 17th about [WordPress Campus Connect Events: Who Can Organize Them?](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/17/wordpress-campus-connect-events-who-can-organize-them/) * Guidebooks for WordPress Campus Connect events and WordPress Student Clubs are currently being drafted. * An initiative to create a new organizer orientation course has begun. **Interested in helping out? Comment below!** --- ## 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](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/organize/). * **Companies**: If your company is interested in sponsoring these events, [please fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/sponsor/). * **Learn More**: Find more details on how to organize a Campus Connect event [in this handbook page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/). * **Join the Conversation**: Join the [#campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF) channel in the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). **WordPress Credits Program** * **Universities and Educational Institutions**: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling [the interest form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre). * **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. - To learn more, visit the [Company Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/) and [fill out the form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34) to join the program. * **Join the Conversation**: Join the [#wpcredits](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0959D2M3T8) channel in the Make WordPress Slack. See something in the community that should be noted here or in a future newsletter?** Comment below!** Stay tuned for next month’s update! [#education-buzz](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/education-buzz/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F03%2Fmonthly-education-buzz-report-october-2025%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidarroy/) [Lidia Arroyo Vargas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidarroy/) 9:55 pm _on_ October 28, 2025   # 󠀁[WordPress Campus Connect Cartago COVAO 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/28/wordpress-campus-connect-cartago-covao-2025/)󠁿 [[ The WordPress **[Campus Connect Cartago 2025](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/cartago-covao/)** kicked off on July 4th at the [HHC Academies](https://academiashhc.com/), 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 project was led by [@lidarroy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidarroy/), together with [Francisco Leiton](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/), [Mauricio Barrantes](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lapalmer/), [Luis Matarrita](https://profiles.wordpress.org/luismatarrita/), and [Sebastián Zúñiga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sebastianzunigaarias/), with the valuable support of volunteers [Sammy Arburola](https://profiles.wordpress.org/arburola/), [Rommel Castro](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rommelxcastro/), [Daniel Ávila](https://profiles.wordpress.org/danielavila21/), [Diego Cordero](https://profiles.wordpress.org/diecorro), [Rosalba Quesada](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nutrialclic/), [Fanny Montiel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fabemonti/), [Cindy Mora](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cindymoras/), and [Kenneth Mora](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kenms94/). ## Opening Event The opening session brought together 89 attendees, mainly students from the [Vocational School of Arts and Crafts (COVAO)](https://covao.ed.cr/)— both day and night programs — along with five speakers and three volunteers. ### Main Talks [[ **July 4th, 2025** * **Welcome and Moderation:** [Mauricio Barrantes](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lapalmer/) * **Inspiration in Action: From Student to Digital Entrepreneur: **[Adrián Matarrita](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adrianmatarrita/) * **Build Your Personal Brand: Use Your Website to Stand Out:** [Lidia Arroyo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidarroy/) * **What Should Your Website Have to Stand Out and Make an Impact?**: [Francisco Leitón](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/) * **Creating Your First Website on WordPress.comWordPress.com An 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/](https://wordpress.com/): From Idea to Action: **[Luis Matarrita](https://profiles.wordpress.org/luismatarrita/) ## 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: ### August 23, 2025 * Storytelling: Turn Your WordPress Site into a Unique Experience – [Vladimir Fonseca](https://profiles.wordpress.org/foreva/) * WordPress Basics – [Francisco Leitón](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/) ### August 30, 2025 * Site Design and Planning – [Francisco Leitón](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/)& [Lidia Arroyo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidarroy/) ### September 6, 2025 * Digital Marketing to Empower Your Organization – [Federico Vanegas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cafeva12/) * Implementing the Design in WordPress – [Francisco Leitón](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/) ### September 13, 2025 * Publishing and Maintenance – [Francisco Leitón](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/) ### September 27, 2025 * Pitch Perfect: From Idea to Impact in WordPress – [Vanessa Peña](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vanepeper/) * Final Mentoring and Project Review – [Lidia Arroyo,](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidarroy/) [Francisco Leitón](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/), [Luis Matarrita](https://profiles.wordpress.org/luismatarrita/)& [Vanessa Peña](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vanepeper/) ## Presented Projects During the closing ceremony, students showcased the projects they developed throughout the WebChallenge: 1. TuBecaCR: a website that gathers scholarships and courses. 2. TeenPlace: an inclusive space for teenagers. 3. AmbientateCR: A Costa Rican initiative that seeks to make caring for the environment a daily habit. 4. LockerGo: asynchronous learning in different areas. 5. Psychology: resources and tips for emotional well-being. 6. Social Activities for Teenagers in Cartago. 7. Pokémon Competitive Site. 8. Personal Portfolio. ## Closing Event [[ The closing ceremony of **[WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/cartago-covao/)** 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 WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). San José 2025 (including transportation provided by the institution) * A pack of promotional items ## Main Awards ### First Place: * Study scholarship from [Universidad Latina de Costa Rica](https://www.ulatina.ac.cr/) * Monitor courtesy of the [Cámara Costarricense de Pymes ](https://ccpymescr.org/) and their partner [SoporteXperto](https://soportexperto.com/) * Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by [Peper La Agencia](https://pepercr.com/) ### Second Place: * AirPods * wag bag * Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by [Peper La Agencia](https://pepercr.com/) The winning project, [TuBecaCR](https://tubecacr.wpcomstaging.com/), 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](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiscoleiton/), 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. ## Community and Sponsors Special thanks to the global sponsors — [WordPress.com](https://wordpress.com/es/), [WooCommerce](https://woocommerce.com/), [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/es/), [Bluehost](https://www.bluehost.com/pricing?utm_campaign=brand_PPC&utm_source=googleads&utm_medium=brandsearch&channelid=P99C100S570N0B5578A2D4499E0000V119&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=7785248835&gbraid=0AAAAADtGWPIrlIE56iqmVfOT0emyuTFt9&gclid=CjwKCAjw04HIBhB8EiwA8jGNbfVfaNjfDEaKDyig6MtkWq-_-Th6zM7thHONo4joM0v4nWzfcyeaTRoCGdoQAvD_BwE), and [hosting.com](https://hosting.com/) — for supporting initiatives that transform digital education. 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](https://www.meetup.com/wpcartago) to host future MeetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., 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](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/cartago-covao/) 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! 🌟** > * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F28%2Fwordpress-campus-connect-cartago-covao-2025%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) ## Post navigation [← Older posts](https://make.wordpress.org/community/page/7/?output_format=md) [Newer posts →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/page/5/?output_format=md)