{"id":1461,"date":"2026-05-04T12:42:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:43:06","slug":"wordcamp-canada-opportunities-for-students-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-canada-opportunities-for-students-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp Canada &#8211; Opportunities for Students &amp; Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a student exploring new interests or a young creator ready to make your mark, your unique perspective is exactly what the world needs right now. WordCamp is a space for anyone with a fresh idea and the drive to build something meaningful. 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