Tech Edu Up is a project aimed at improving the content and quality of education by reviewing educational-professional programs (EPPs) in IT specialities with the involvement of experts from leading IT companies.

Project Goals

• Updating the content of educational-professional programs for IT specialities.
• Providing students and young professionals with high-quality education and training that meets modern job market demands.
• Supplying the IT industry with highly qualified young talent whose knowledge and skills align with industry requirements.

How Is the Project Implemented?

1. An educational institution (Applicant) informs Kharkiv IT Cluster about its intention to participate in the project, providing complete information on the EPP submitted for review.
2. Kharkiv IT Cluster analyzes the received EPP data and forwards it to an IT company for review.
3. An expert from the company reviews the educational program, formulates recommendations for improvement and content updates, and sends them back to Kharkiv IT Cluster.
4. Based on all EPP materials, Kharkiv IT Cluster compiles a review and delivers it to the Applicant.
5. If the review is exemplary, the Applicant receives a commemorative plaque of recognition.

Target Audience

• Professionals, managers, and owners of IT companies.
• IT lecturers at universities and colleges.
• Administrators of relevant departments at universities and colleges.

Project Achievements

• Five years of successful operation with continuous growth in the involvement of educational institutions and IT companies.
• 230+ educational-professional programs under the supervision of the Kharkiv IT Cluster.
• 70+ higher and professional pre-higher educational institutions across Ukraine.
• 10 IT companies.
• 35+ experts involved.

Benefits for Educational Institutions Participating in Tech Edu Up

• Updating the content of EPPs.
• Receiving recommendations from leading IT company specialists.
• Support from Kharkiv IT Cluster during the EPP accreditation process.
• Expanding and strengthening connections within the academic and professional communities.
• Exclusive invitations to events organized by the Kharkiv IT Cluster.

Benefits for IT Companies Participating in Tech Edu Up

• Opportunities to improve soft skills by reviewing EPP content.
• Expanding and strengthening connections within academic and professional communities.
• Enhancing and updating the content of IT disciplines at universities and colleges to meet company needs.
• Reducing future training costs for prospective IT specialists.

IT Company Partners

SoftServe, EPAM, Sigma Sowtware, Grid Dynamics, Artjoker.

Let’s improve IT education together!
All reviewed programs are marked with special recognition in our guide for prospective students.

Research Conducted Within the Project

• “How Many? Where? When?” – A study on student employment by Kharkiv IT Cluster.
• Research by Kharkiv IT Cluster and NTU KhPI: “Who’s Already in IT?”

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