WordPress has a simple pitch for students: build now, worry about paying later.

The company has launched WordPress.com Education, which gives eligible students a free Student plan for their first 12 months. TechCrunch reports that WordPress has already tested the program with more than 5,000 students across 27 countries.

Students will be given a chance to build and experiment with real websites while learning skills that can carry beyond the classroom. According to TechCrunch, 88.9% of educators involved in the program said it improved students’ employability, while 81.5% said it strengthened their entrepreneurial skills.

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