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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.
17 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 continues to grow globally, with multiple successful events, new resources, and increased community engagement this month.
WordPress Campus Connect Cumilla Housing Estate School & College (Comilla, Bangladesh)
Organizers hosted WordPress Campus Connect โ Cumilla, welcoming 60+ students to explore WordPress and 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..
The session covered:
An introduction to WordPress and open source collaboration
A hands-on โBuild Your First Websiteโ workshop
Contribution pathways and career opportunities in the WordPress ecosystem
A closing ceremony with certificates and recognition for top participants
Organizers reported that students were highly engaged throughout the event, showing strong interest in continuing their learning journey.
Campus Connect โ Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)
On 11 December 2025, organizers successfully organized WordPress Campus Connect โ Rajshahi (RUET), with 95+ students participating.
The event focused on:
Open source contribution pathways
The evolution of WordPress and the role of GPLGPLGPL is an acronym for GNU Public License. It is the standard license WordPress uses for Open Source licensing https://wordpress.org/about/license/. The GPL is a โcopyleftโ license https://www.gnu.org/licenses/copyleft.en.html. This means that derivative work can only be distributed under the same license terms. This is in distinction to permissive free software licenses, of which the BSD license and the MIT License are widely used examples.
Hands-on WordPress website building
WordPress in the age of AI
Ways for students to stay connected with the WordPress community
Organizers reported that the atmosphere was energetic and collaborative, with students actively engaging throughout the sessions.
Campus Connect Kathmandu (Nepal, 2025)
Successfully conducted across four local colleges in Kathmandu, engaging 350 students in total. Partner schools included Texas International College, Phoenix College of Management, Aadim National College, and Southwestern State College.
Activities included:
Interactive WordPress sessions and hands-on workshops
Building websites without coding
Learning about career opportunities in web development, UIUIUI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think โhow are they doing thatโ and less about what they are doing./UXUXUX is an acronym for User Experience - the way the user uses the UI. Think โwhat they are doingโ and less about how they do it., QA, digital marketing, and open-source contributions
Community engagement, networking with 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 practical guidance for contributing to the global WordPress community
Campus Connect Kaliro (Uganda, 2025)
Successfully conducted with 110 students, facilitated by @Stephen Dumba, @Ssebuwufu Moses, and @Mukalele Rogers.
Activities included:
Interactive WordPress sessions and hands-on workshops
Knowledge sharing and practical guidance for building websites and exploring open-source contributions
Community engagement, peer collaboration, and mentorship
Despite network challenges, the event was full of energy and excitement, with organizers stating that students expressed joy and enthusiasm, and many shared positive recommendations for future sessions.
This month marked several exciting milestones for the WordPress Credits program, reflecting continued growth in mentorship, partnerships, and student participation.
We successfully hosted our first WordPress Credits 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. Huddles, creating a new space for mentors to connect, share experiences, and strengthen support for students contributing to WordPress. You can read more about the initiative in the recap post: https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/12/12/wordpress-credits-mentor-huddles-dec25/
The program was also spotlighted globally, with Universidad Fidรฉlitas from San Josรฉ, Costa Rica featured as a Spotlight of the Week (SOTW) 2025: https://wordpress.org/news/2025/12/sotw-2025/
Mentor capacity continues to scale. The program now has 50 active mentors, including 22 newly onboarded in the past month, significantly expanding our ability to guide and support students throughout their contribution journey.
Educational partnerships are expanding as well. Cracow University of Technology joined the program, bringing us to 7 partner institutions across 3 regions.
Student engagement remains strong, with 99 students actively contributing through the WordPress Credits course:
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.
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
Campus Connect Catarroja (Valencia, Spain):
Event held on November 7
Included students and teachers from various educational centers
40+ participants built their 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/
WPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC CatarrojaWPCC CatarrojaWPCC ZamboangaWPCC Zamboanga
If youโre interested in what it takes to be a WPCC 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., read the new Campus Connect Mentor Guide and complete the new Mentoring WordPress Campus Connect Events lesson on Learn WordPress.
Guidebook Published: The WPCC organizer guidebook is now available here.
Call for Testimonials: Seeking testimonials for the WPCC 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/ Education page, including:
Links to student-created websites
Student, teacher, and organizer testimonials
Format: Use first name and last name initial or first and last initial with campus name.
Sponsorship Guidelines: WPCC will also adhere to WordPress Credits sponsorship guidelines to not accept sponsorships limited to tools or resources alone; companies must also sponsor one or more 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..
Mentor Growth: The program now has 28 active mentors, including 20 newly onboarded in the last month, greatly expanding student support capacity.
Educational Partnerships Expanding: Two new universities joined since the last update โ Madrasa Ahmadโs Education (Bangladesh) and Krakow University of Economics (Poland). We now partner with 6 institutions across 3 regions.
Student Engagement Rising:88 students are actively working on contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course:
9 โ University of Pisa (Italy)
18 โ Fidรฉlitas University (Costa Rica)
31 โ Unifranz Santa Cruz (Bolivia)
30 โ Ahmadโs Education (Bangladesh)
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 theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Wrocลaw 2025: @gomp (Matt) Pilarski presented โHow WordPress Builds the Next Generation of Contributorsโ and announced the first official WordPress Credits mentors in Poland โ a key milestone. He also led 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/., guiding newcomers through their first contributions to WordPress.
Riga Nordic University Engagement: On November 24th, Maciej met university leadership to discuss integrating students into the Credits program โ a step toward strengthening the local contributor pipeline and expanding open-source education.
WordCamp Pisa Highlights:
Credits mentors attended WC Pisa and met 6 University of Pisa students in person for the first time.
@marilufranchini (one of the programโs first students) opened Contributor Day with a well-received presentation on her project progress.
Students contributed across Community, Polyglots, and Video teams and held their first in-person team sync, resulting in a plan to relaunch the Italian WordPress community social presence.
@peiraisotta also shared a talk showcasing all WordPress.org educational programs.
Overall student progress has been consistent, impactful, and highly motivating for the community.
WP Credits mentors at WC Pisa 2025.@peiraisotta presenting Education at WC Pisa 2025WP Credits studentsย at WC Pisa 2025 contributor dayWP Credits student Marilu Franchiniย opening WC Pisa contributor day with her mentorย @francescodicandia
WordPress Student Clubs Updates
First Official Session at the GWECA Student Club:
Coordinator: Riddhima Upadhyay, a 3rd-year B. Tech Computer Science student at Government Womenโs Engineering College, Ajmer.
Goals of the Club:
Develop web-creation skills with WordPress.
Enhance digital literacy in CMS, SEO, security, and branding.
Foster creativity and personal projects.
Create a collaborative learning community.
Boost career and freelance opportunities in web design and digital marketing.
Event Highlights: Introduction to WordPress and its significance in powering a large part of the internet.
Covered topics:
WordPress functionality and dashboard overview
Themes, plugins, and essential tools
Website building using WordPress
Career roles: Developer, UIUIUI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think โhow are they doing thatโ and less about what they are doing./UXUXUX is an acronym for User Experience - the way the user uses the UI. Think โwhat they are doingโ and less about how they do it. Designer, Content Creator, SEO Specialist, Website Manager, PluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party & Theme Developer
Outcomes:
Students gained digital skills and insights into web development and freelancing opportunities.
Session was interactive, informative, and well-received.
Plans for more workshops and community activities to explore WordPress further.
Club Guide Development: A WordPress Student Club Guide is currently in progress to aid club activities and growth.
Other Happenings
Donโt miss out on the exciting information shared about education at this yearโs State of the Word!
A new WordPress Education Programs handbook has been created to provide information for organizers, collaborators, and mentors on how they can get involved and engage in these programs.
The 2026 Global Partner Program has been announced and includes more community education benefits for sponsors (and the community!).
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 KITโs 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 instituteโs request.
This event series ended with a fourth event over the October 11th weekend. The campus partner was DKTEโs 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 theyโve 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), Fidรฉlitas 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 Fidรฉlitas 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 youโre 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.
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 Beginnerโs 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 Fidรฉlitas 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 โ English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Bengali, Gujarati, and Malaysian โ with more on the way.
Platform updates: We enhanced the student platform and processes with a welcome videoโ, 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 JosรฉWPCC Pontevedra โ Faculty of Communication, University of VigoWPCC Udupi โ Shree Guru Sudhindra CollegeWPCC Ajmer โ Government Engineering CollegeWPCC Kolhapur โ D Y Patil School of Engineering and ManagementWPCC Dhaka โ Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & CollegeWPCC Ajmer โ Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer
Get Involved
WordPress Campus Connect
Organizers: If youโre 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 youโre 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.
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 theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. US 2025
WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero students Andrรฉs 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 Fidรฉlitas University will begin offering its students a WordPress Credits program starting in October 2025!
WordPress Campus Connect San Josรฉ launched their social media channels for WordPress Campus Connect San Josรฉ 2025:
Contributors Md Sabbir Hossain and Ahmed Kabir Chaion hosted a seminar on WordPress Basics named โDiscover WordPress.โ 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!
Weโre 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 Fidรฉlitas University of San Josรฉ, 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 youโre 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.
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.
Inaugural Global Event: This program marked the first-ever global WordPress Campus Connect event, successfully promoting digital innovation and web development skills among students. It was a collaborative effort with CIFP Santa Catalina, Ribering, and 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/.
Hands-on Learning & Awards: Students participated in multiple practical workshops and presented their projects, culminating in a Final Gala. Top projects earned opportunities for further exposure, including presenting 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 theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. US 2025. Students also received formal recognition through awards and diplomas.
First in Southeast Asia: WCC Cagayan de Oro holds the distinction of hosting the inaugural WordPress Campus Connect event in Southeast Asia.
Engaging Activities: Mr. Tanedo hosted a fun and engaging WordPress trivia game, with active participants receiving branded swag from generous sponsors.
Future Collaborations: PHINMA-COC expressed strong interest in future collaborations, offering to connect the program with the wider PHINMA network of universities and colleges across the country.
And 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
Scholarship Success Story: A student from the WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero event in Aranda de Duero was awarded a scholarship to attend WordCamp US! His inspiring experience was featured in this article and even published by his school in this article. This clearly demonstrates the tangible benefits and significant opportunities that stem from Campus Connect events.
Other Program Updates
New Handbook Page for Certificates of Participation: To streamline processes for event organizers, the WordPress Campus Connect handbook page has been updated. This new resource provides detailed steps for issuing Certificates of Participation at WordPress Campus Connect events, making it easier for students to receive formal recognition for their involvement.
Scholarship Nomination Guidance: Weโve published comprehensive guidance on how to nominate a student to receive a scholarship to attend a flagship WordCamp. This is an essential read for all event organizers!
Official #wpcreditsSlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. Channel: The official #wpcredits Slack channel has been created to ensure project progress and decision-making are open to all interested contributors. We encourage anyone interested to join the conversation there.
Public GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the โpull requestโ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ Repository: The public GitHub repository WPCredits-Tracker and its related setup project have been opened to track task priorities and completion transparently.
Applications Underway: We have started receiving applications from companies willing to sponsor 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 student needs, as well as from interested institutions and students. We are still actively seeking more companies to support and join the program. If your company is interested, please apply via this form.
Other Happenings
Training Team Course Cohorts Are Back!: The WordPress Training Team is relaunching its free, 6-week guided training sessions. The next cohort will focus on โWordPress BlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Editor Basics,โ starting soon. These cohorts offer a fantastic opportunity to learn a specific topic in depth with the guidance of a subject matter expert and the support of an online learning group. You can find more details and sign up here.
Learn More About Campus Connect: If youโre interested in understanding the full scope of WordPress Campus Connect events, please refer to this handbook page.
Explore the WordPress Credits Program: Universities and educational institutions interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program can fill out this interest form to receive more information and get started. This program aims to integrate WordPress education directly into academic curricula.
