For the second time, we are helping young people spread their technological wings with experienced business leaders!
The first edition of the project was very successful. The webinars were attended by 300 teenagers from all over Poland. Now we are back with a new, refreshed program, so we also invite people who participated in the first edition of the project, as well as new enthusiasts of the competence-based world of the future.
“Tech up! Learn new tech with EY experts” 2nd edition is a project in which knowledge will be shared with you by experienced IT experts from the so-called Big Four – EY. Join our nationwide educational project for young people aged 14-19.
For whom?
The project is open to 400 young technology enthusiasts, both girls and boys aged 14-19, from high schools and vocational schools.
Whether you already love technology or just want to learn about it. We promote gender equality in the IT industry and show that technology is for everyone! So invite your female colleagues to participate!
What will you learn?
In the course of a series of inspiring webinars and mentoring support:
- You will gain knowledge of the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
- You will learn key aspects of IT project management.
- You will learn the basics of DevOps and Software Development.
- You will learn what SAP, Cloud and business analytics are.
- You will develop personal finance skills.
Stand out from the crowd – find out what studies to choose, how to enter the IT industry and why you don’t always need an IT degree to work in the technology industry!
What is the application process like?
Recruitment for the project continues until the last day to apply for the competition. It is also up to you whether you sign up for all elements of the project, several or one. If during the course you decide to take part in more or a contest that you didn’t sign up for at the beginning – no problem. You can always add yourself by filling out the form again or by writing to the project address tech@girlscodefun.pl Remember that all your friends are welcome!
What activities the project consists of?
The project consists of 3 main elements – choose, the ones that interest you the most, and that’s what you sign up for. You can choose all, part or one activity.
You’ll learn how to get into the industry, which studies to choose, and whether you need a degree in computer science for each of the above areas. We will reveal right away that they are not 😉
1.Webinars (online)
We offer a series of 9 webinars, each lasting about 1-1.5 hours. Each devoted to a different aspect of modern technologies used by experts from EY – a global giant. Webinars are held at 16:00 – each meeting.
DevOps Basics
13.02 (finished)
Software Development
17.02
AI fundamentals
19.02
SAP fundamentals
20.02
business analysis fundamentals
26.02
Project managemnt
04.03
Cloud
10.03
Personal Finance
11.03
Artificial Inteligence, Machine learning
24.03
2. Power Speech
Introduction to TOP IT concepts and competencies of the future
10.02 (finished)
3. Competition – community project
You choose the topic that is important to you – we don’t impose anything. A community project is any initiative that makes your environment better!
submit your project by 13.04
Prepare a group presentation and show how you will solve a social problem of importance to you, e.g. in your neighborhood, using new technologies and project management methods you have learned before. Apply with a group of colleagues to our contest! Invite a teacher to the project to support you. We also invite groups that do not have a mentor-teacher. The most creative solution will win! Deliver the result of your work until 13.04 at 23:59. Details in the project rules and at tech@girlscodefun.pl.
Additional support for the kunkurs is mentoring: each group of contestants will receive support from an experienced mentor from EY. 1 meeting is scheduled, date to be determined.
How to participate in the competition and prepare a project?
A community project is any initiative that makes your environment better.
Such a project can be in various fields, such as culture, sports, new technologies, urban space or art. For example, you could plan a cooking workshop for high school students or dance classes for children. It is important that the project responds to some social problem in your area. It could be a charity run, an online campaign against hate speech, or other activities that help people and improve life in your community. We will reward the most interesting solution to the problem!
As part of your participation, you will receive support from mentors – experts in the industry, presentations from webinars (topics such as project management, problem solving, artificial intelligence and more), access to a number of valuable presentation templates and project planners to help you execute your project with ease.
You can find a detailed description of the stages of project implementation that will facilitate the solution of the social problem in the guide that we prepared especially for this project.
Examples of social problems:
- Boring lessons? Low use of technology in lessons. Technology that helps students learn (inspiration – have you heard about the AI robot that solved a Polish math exam in 30 minutes? Find this in the Internet) -> solution: assisting AI in lessons vs. building creativity among students based on available knowledge. An interactive whiteboard, on which you display the found inspiration together with the class and engage in a conversation with respect for differences of opinion.
- Feelings of loneliness among young people -> solution: organizing time together on the basis of shared passions (e.g., by creating a porftolio at school, where each student can sign up and state his or her hobbies. Live meetings will be organized on this basis).
- Little contact with nature/greenery in the building and around the school -> solution: agreement with the school management on a collection from which pots and flowers for the classrooms will be purchased. Organizing a community day and jointly building bee hives that will stand on the school grounds, and during breaks students will be able to watch the bees at work.
These are just examples – the topics can be very different. We value cooperation, so join with a colleague, a friend, friends! (min. number in a team is 2 people). Prepare a group presentation (any form of document e.g. PDF/Canva or Video) and show how you solve a social problem that concerns you.
Attend any meeting
You don’t have to participate in all the modules – choose what interests you the most. You can participate both in one selected webinar, workshop or only in the competition, or try everything – the decision is yours!
Get a certificate and a prize!
The project is also a chance to win valuable certificates, prizes and most importantly, amazing memories. Join us and let’s change the world of technology together.
ENROLLMENT IN THE PROJECT BELOW. For webinars, power speech, and a social contest!
Project duration
From February to the end of April 2025, but you determine which modules you take part in.
O Partnerze
EY combines innovation, technology and business ethics. It supports sustainable development and creates a better functioning world. It focuses on employee development through prestigious training, coaching and diverse experiences, building an environment based on collaboration and openness to change. By investing in modern solutions, EY helps organizations adapt to a dynamically changing reality.
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