The course “TechWay ZP: choose your future in tech” has ended

On June 12, participants gathered for the final of the course implemented by the Center for Support of Public Initiatives “Free UA” and the National University “Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic”. It was attended by 230 young people who immersed themselves in the world of technology for a month: they studied, tried and created.

Thanks to the TechWay course, teenagers from Zaporizhzhia were convinced that technology can be usefully used in everyday life and make a career out of it!

The course consisted of three areas that covered the most relevant topics:
— software that makes money — the basics of modern 3D modeling: development and production of your own 3D designs for souvenirs; teacher — Serhiy Tanchenko
— 3D printing — working with the Bambulab slicer: setting up printing parameters and creating real 3D objects; teachers — Dmitry Perveev and Vladislav Nikulin
— graphic design — mastering the Canva platform: design principles and the world of virtual reality; teachers — Oleksandr Yelagin and Darya Khmara

Also, within the framework of the project for students of Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 106, a career guidance meeting was organized with Anastasia Zerkal, a successful graduate of the school, director of the Center for Education for Business, professor of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, dedicated to creating a business idea.

The finale of the TechWay course was the award ceremony, where participants and organizers gathered. Vice-Rector Ruslan Kulikovsky congratulated everyone and wished the students to further develop their creative potential in the field of technology. All participants received certificates of participation.

Thank you to everyone who made this course possible – our teachers, partners, donors and participants!

This initiative is supported by UNICEF with funding from the German Development Bank KfW within the framework of a competition implemented by the NGO “STEP” and the NGO “Molod Online” in coordination with the Zaporizhia City Council. The content of the materials is the responsibility of the organizers and does not necessarily reflect the position of UNICEF.