From code newbie to career ready: How GitHub can help 👨🏽🎓💰🌠

Ready to learn and grow? Whether you're just writing your first line of code or are already on your way to becoming a skilled developer, GitHub Education opens doors to real-world tools and development opportunities. From free access to industry-leading software to global communities and leadership programs, GitHub Education provides everything you need to build, collaborate, and grow in the world of tech. Continue reading to explore how GitHub Education can jumpstart your journey.

Let’s go! 

Snag free resources for your coding journey 🔥

As a student, you can leverage a host of resources to supercharge your growth. With free access to GitHub Codespaces, you get a powerful, cloud-based, customizable development environment accessible from any device. With GitHub Copilot, free for verified students, you get your own AI-powered companion to suggest lines of code or whole functions, allowing you to learn the ropes and gain experience. 

Free resources include:

• GitHub Copilot for verified students. 🤖 Get AI-powered, real-time, context-aware code suggestions right in your editor.

• Unlimited repositories. 🗂️ Code and collaborate with as many private repos as you need, keeping your projects in one place.

• GitHub Actions & GitHub Codespaces. 🪐 Build from anywhere with 3,000 actions and 180 codespaces per month. 

• Space for your stuff. 😌 Get 2 GB of GitHub Packages and 20 GB of Codespaces storage for free. 

Arm yourself with real life experience 🦾

See what being a developer is really like. The Student Developer Pack includes access to all our experiences: curated bundles of pack partner products, GitHub tools, and other resources to give you hands-on, real-life experience. New to Markdown? Beef up your skills with the Understanding Markdown experience. Want to get a solid handle on prompt engineering? Become an AI wizard with the AI Prompting & Technical Writing experience. Find your your vibe and check out all the experiences the developer pack has to offer:

Become a leader in tech 👑

Want to connect with peers and grow your technical skills? While Campus Expert applications won’t reopen until August 2025, you can still join the action by connecting with your local Campus Expert and become part of a community of like-minded tech enthusiasts. 

Show off your skills and collaborate with your peers 🍻

Learning how to build code is great but actually creating projects and collaborating with the community is even better. The Community Exchange brings students and educators together to share valuable resources, from tutorials to code samples to full projects. Get practical experience, collaborate, and gain knowledge, whether you’re working on your own or with others. 

How to become a GitHub Education student 👩🏽🎓

Ready to get your GitHub education? Joining is simple. Anyone can collaborate in unlimited public and private repositories with GitHub Free. As a student, you can also apply for GitHub Education student benefits, all included in a special GitHub Education portal. 

To be eligible for GitHub Education, you must:

• 🎓 Be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting organization, such as a high school, secondary school, college, university, homeschool, or similar educational institution

• 🚌 Have a verifiable school-issued email address or upload documents that prove your current student status

• 🚀 Have a personal GitHub account

• 🧑 Be at least 13 years old

Documents that prove your current student status include a picture of your school ID with current enrollment date, class schedule, transcript, and affiliation or enrollment verification letter.

During your tenure as a student, you may be prompted to periodically re-verify your current academic status.

👉 Apply to GitHub Education now >

Bonus: Did you know GitHub Education also has opportunities for teachers, schools, and partners? Whether you’re looking to integrate GitHub into your curriculum, deploy GitHub Enterprise at your school, or connect and collaborate with educators worldwide, GitHub Education has everything you need to empower the next generation of budding techies. 

Keep learning, keep building 🌎

No matter where you are on your learning journey, GitHub Education is here to support you every step of the way. With access to powerful tools, a vibrant community, and endless opportunities to grow, there’s no better time to dive in and start building the future.

🚀 Get started today > 

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✨ This newsletter was written and produced by Gwen Davis. ✨