{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The WP Minute+","title":"How WordPress Is Reaching the Next Generation of Contributors","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1975,"description":"On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Isotta Peira, head of the WordPress Credits Program, an initiative aimed at connecting students with the open-source community. Isotta shares how the program was developed to provide students with practical WordPress skills while contributing to the community. \nThe episode also provides an in-depth look at onboarding students, assigning mentors, and providing a comprehensive learning experience that culminates in a certificate of completion. The program is designed to be inclusive, welcoming students from various academic backgrounds, and aims to foster a sense of community and collaboration among participants. There’s also a look into the future of the program, its expansion goals, and the potential impact on students’ careers and contributions to the open-source world.\nTakeaways:\nThe Campus Connect initiative is bringing WordPress education to universities worldwide.\nThe WordPress Credits program partners with institutions to add a WordPress curriculum.\nMentorship is a key part of helping students succeed.\nEmpowering teachers will help keep the educational initiative going strong.\nThe education initiatives aim to reach students interested in WordPress, regardless of their major.\nStudents build personal websites and learn about open-source contributions.\nStudents are encouraged to continue as members of the WordPress community and become mentors.\nImportant Links:\nWordPress Education\nWordPress Credits Program\nThe WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sc_eJunw7xigqxjwbAQZm4WVha2xRuUoFYgmWEEXnaU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODUy/NDIxOTQzZmFmNDk3/ZDk4ZGUzZTQ3NzA3/NTk5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}