Welcome to WordPress Campus Connect

Nurturing the next generation of WordPressers.

About

WordPress Campus Connect is an official global community program designed to help students learn about and succeed with WordPress– the powerful and popular platform used to create all kinds of websites, from blogs and online stores to complex business sites. Our program hosts events around the world to introduce students to what WordPress can do through engaging, hands-on workshops, classes and training.

Our goal is to help the next generation of WordPress users and developers by providing valuable, free, and easy-to-access learning for everyone.

Event Format

WordPress Campus Connect features half-day or full-day workshops held on educational institution campuses. During these events, students receive hands-on WordPress training in website building from experienced WordPress Professionals and Industry Experts. Beyond technical skills, students will explore diverse career opportunities within the WordPress community, highlighting the extensive possibilities that WordPress offers, such as building responsive websites, using themes and plugins, and understanding basic SEO techniques.

Here’s what a typical Campus Connect event looks like: Interactive workshops, live demonstrations, networking sessions with experts, and a Q&A session.

Why you should join WordPress Campus Connect

Get Hands-On Learning: Build real websites and master essential WordPress skills, including using themes, plugins, and basic SEO techniques. Our engaging workshops will provide you with practical knowledge you can use right away.

Discover exciting career opportunities: See beyond website building and explore the wide range of careers within the WordPress ecosystem. Our events will give you valuable insights into potential paths in web development, design, content creation, and more.

Connect with the global WordPress community: Network with experienced professionals from around the world. Build relationships that can lead to mentorships, collaborations, and future job opportunities. Imagine hearing a real success story of a student who got their dream job after attending a Campus Connect event.

Free and accessible for everyone: We’re committed to making WordPress knowledge accessible to everyone. As an open-source platform that supports a free and open web, all WordPress Campus Connect events are free to attend, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

Get involved

Organize

Make a real impact in the educational community by organizing a WordPress Campus Connect event at your local educational institution. Bringing a Campus Connect event to your institution helps students gain valuable practical skills and connects them with the WordPress community.

Fill out this WordPress Campus Connect organizer form to get started, and our team will reach out to you with next steps!

Sponsor

Support the next generation of WordPress professionals by sponsoring WordPress Campus Connect. Your contribution directly empowers students through workshops, networking opportunities, and resources, helping them build valuable skills and connect with the WordPress community. Support our events and gain visibility among students and the WordPress community, creating lasting impact on the future of WordPress.

Learn more and become a sponsor.

Support

If you’re interested in helping shape the future of education with WordPress, join us in the #campusconnect Make Slack channel today!