WordPress Pokhara is heading out of the city for something special: a 3-day Student Career Counseling program at Daraun Higher Secondary School, held in Ujwal Thapa dai's home village of Daraun, Syangja.
This event is for students in Grades 8–12 who are curious about careers in tech, design, and beyond, and want to hear directly from people who have built careers in these fields.
📅 When: October 9–11, 2026
📍 Where: Daraun Higher Secondary School, Daraun, Syangja
What to expect:
Day 1 (Oct 9, 1:00–4:00 PM)
- Opening by School Principal & Management
- Ajit KC — From Student to UX Designer: A Beginner's Guide
- Uttkrista Chhetri — Young Age Community Involvement
- Nishal Gurung — Tech Careers: For Everyone
- Student Interaction & Q&A
Day 2 (Oct 10, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
- Manjil Aryal — From Using Technology to Finding Solutions (design thinking)
- Roman Khadka — Command Line & Basic Networking
- Sujal Luitel — From Asking Questions to Getting Better Answers (prompting basics)
- Bijay Kumal — Building Technology from Pokhara: Challenges, Opportunities & Lessons
Day 3 (Oct 11, 10:00 AM)
- Closing Ceremony — student reflections and appreciation, closed by Bijay Khadka
Who should attend:
Students from Grades 8–12 exploring what a career in tech or design could look like. No prior experience needed. Sessions are designed to be beginner-friendly and hands-on.
Organized by: WordPress Pokhara Community
We are excited to bring this program to Daraun and hope it opens up new paths for students in the community. See you there! 🏔️
