{"id":8245,"date":"2026-08-11T15:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=8245"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:25:18","slug":"wordcamp-for-students-four-days-of-learning-website-in-half-a-day-networking-job-hunting-and-more-for-only-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-for-students-four-days-of-learning-website-in-half-a-day-networking-job-hunting-and-more-for-only-25\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp for Students: Four Days of Learning, Website in Half a Day, Networking, Job Hunting, and More for Only $25!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>(Did I Mention All of the Free Swag and Lunch Daily?) <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun starts to set on another action-packed summer but before classes are officially back in session, WordCamp US 2026 is giving students one last opportunity to up their online presence, make a few friends, network with potential future employers, temporarily level up their food game beyond another cup o\u2019noodles, and much more \u2013 all for only $25 for students thanks to our generous sponsors. WordCamp US will take place August 16-19 at the Phoenix Convention Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s included with that $25 ticket you ask? Here are a few highlights\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build an entire site in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/build-a-website-in-half-a-day\/\">our half-day WP 101 and 102 sessions<\/a> and get your first year of hosting free \u2013 a $100 value!<br>Make sure to drop by to create your first website as a home for your portfolio,  launch that side hustle you\u2019ve been thinking about, or for anything else you might want to share with the world. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/schedule\/\">Four days of sessions<\/a> from industry leaders on a wide range of topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/47-days-out-whats-waiting-for-you-at-wordcamp-us-2026\/#career\">Career Corner<\/a> is a low-pressure space for anyone thinking about life beyond graduation. Browse the job board, chat with company reps, or just get a feel for what companies are actually hiring for. No appointments, no formal pitches, just a room full of people open to authentic conversations about the current job market, resumes, interviews, the future of work, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/47-days-out-whats-waiting-for-you-at-wordcamp-us-2026\/#happiness\">The Happiness Bar<\/a> is WordCamp\u2019s free, drop-in help desk. 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