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Professional Computer Education

Professional Education differs from conventional computer courses. In 2.5 years, students gain a solid theoretical basis and strong practical skills in a chosen specialty. Using professional tools, hands-on practice in cutting-edge projects with top-notch instructors, many students find they are ready to start working before graduation. There are 3 directions of courses: Software Development, Digital Graphics, and Design, Networks and Cybersecurity. IT STEP Computer Academy aims to support 18,542 students by end of 2020. It is expected that young women will include 35% of all students

This commitment is part of:

Digital Skills for Decent Jobs for Youth

Entity

Private sector
  • Technical assistance, expertise and implementation

Partners

  • Open International University of Human Development

    Technical assistance, expertise and implementation

  • Baku State Vocational Training Center for Industry and Innovations

    Technical assistance, expertise and implementation

Sustainable Development Goals & targets

  • 4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
  • 4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
  • 8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Themes

  • Digital skills for youth

Description

Students are educated in facilities of IT STEP Computer Academy by industry professionals in order to be employed after 2.5 years of education on middle positions in companies on software development on Java or C, web development, database management, game development, mobile app developer on Android, web designer, illustrator, digital photographer, interior designer, search engine optimization, 3D-modeler, 3D-animator, video editor, sound processing, network administrator, computer system engineer, network architect, cybersecurity specialist. IT STEP Computer Academy offers soft skills training, open day events with industry professionals, the final presentation of projects attended by industry representatives, STEP Career Centre long-life support. IT STEP Computer Academy educate students in skills that are demanded by companies of new industries.

https://www.itstep.org

Deliverables and links to SDG targets

  • 18542
    Young people trained in relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, ICT skills and soft skills
    8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
    Students are trained on new 21st Century professions in areas of software development, digital design, network administration and cybersecurity
    BY:
    Jan 2020
  • 6490
    Young people benefitted from employment services, including job search assistance, job fairs and career counselling
    8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
    Match students with relevant skills to vacancies on a job market.
    BY:
    Jan 2020
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Belarus
Brazil
Czech Republic
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Cambodia
Republic of Moldova
Mexico
Poland
Romania
Russian Federation
Slovakia
Ukraine
United States of America

Start

10-Nov-2017

End

9-Nov-2020

18542

young people to benefit directly from this commitment

Target: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29

Primarily:
  • Young people in urban areas
  • Young women
  • Young men

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