WordPress workshop at New England Institute of Technology

EAST GREENWICH — New England Institute of Technology will host the WordPress WordCamp RI workshop Sept. 25 and 26 at its East Greenwich campus, at One New England Tech Blvd.

WordPress originated in 2003 as a blogging platform and has grown to be the largest self-hosted blogging tool, used by millions of websites globally. At the WordCamp RI, experts will discuss best practices for using a WordPress site, with presentations suited to attendees new to website development and blogging, as well to experienced app developers. Admission includes entrance for both days of the conference, lunch, refreshments, a WordCamp T-shirt, and reception. To register, visit rhodeisland.wordcamp.org/2015/tickets/. Attendees may bring their laptops and receive assistance with their WordPress sites.

On Sept. 25, there will be three seminars: "WordPress Setup and Installation," "Getting To Know Sass to Become a Stronger, More Efficient Front End Developer," and "How You Can Contribute to the WordPress Core Functions." The program will run from 10 a.m. to 40 p.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

On Sept. 26, seminars throughout the day will cover topics such as adapting a WordPress site to various needs by doing your own coding, making your website mesh with your business needs, and breaking down the components of WordPress and how you can use them.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with registration starting at 8 a.m.

Aaron Ware, president of the Linchpin marketing agency in Pawtucket, is co-organizer of WordCamp RI.

Douglas H. Sherman, senior vice president and provost at New England Tech, said: "Since WordPress is an integral part of the college's Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs in graphics, multimedia and Web design, we are very pleased to host WordCamp RI."

For more information call Ware at 401-305-5228 or visit rhodeisland.wordcamp.org/2015/contact/.

New England Institute of Technology is a private, nonprofit technical college with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. Founded in 1940, it is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc.

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