The EU Support for the Competitiveness of Kosovo’s ICT Sector project, funded by the EU and implemented by WEglobal in collaboration with European Management and Prishtina REA, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, organized the Certification Award Ceremony for the 5th round of the ICT and Digital Skills Training Programme.
The project aims to address the skills gap in Kosovo’s ICT sector by providing advanced ICT training. The target audience includes students and graduates in computer science, engineering, programming, and mathematics, along with developers from ICT companies, start-ups, and freelancers. The program focuses on:
In addition to training individuals, the project strengthens business skills within ICT companies. It promotes their products through targeted business training, B2B events across the EU, and partnerships with traditional sectors in Kosovo, helping drive digitalization across industries.
By the end of the project, the following key results are expected:
The Round V Certification Award Ceremony recognized 251 trainees who completed the 300-hour advanced ICT training. Over the course of five months, international and local trainers delivered the training in various modules, including:
Certificates were awarded to trainees who passed the final exam. Additionally, senior managers from ICT businesses and trainees who completed a three-week Business and Management Training focusing on International Marketing also received certificates.
The ICT for Kosovo’s Growth project, in collaboration with various stakeholders, organized the Award Certification Ceremony for the 5th round of the ICT and Digital Skills Training Program. The event took place with participants from the Ministry of Economy, EU Office in Kosovo, STIKK, business partners, trainers, and trainees. Over 200 people attended, including ICT company managers, project partners, and representatives from other organizations.
The ceremony featured remarks from key figures in the project’s success. Mr. Alessandro Bianciardi, the Deputy Head of the Cooperation Section at the EU Office in Kosovo, emphasized the EU’s commitment to supporting the development of digital skills in Kosovo’s youth. He highlighted the project’s role in promoting ICT sector exports and strengthening Kosovo’s economy.
Mr. Getoar Mjeku, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy, expressed the government’s dedication to creating a skilled workforce that can meet the demands of Kosovo’s growing ICT sector. He stressed that the government will continue to support initiatives like this to enhance youth employment opportunities in the digital space.
During the event, Grigoris Kontzoglou, Team Leader of the project, presented the project’s significant achievements. He proudly shared that the project has already surpassed its goal of training 1,440 people in advanced ICT skills. With 1,528 trainees successfully completing the program, the project exceeded its target by 6.1%.
Looking forward, the project team remains committed to supporting the growth of Kosovo’s ICT sector and fostering the next generation of skilled professionals in the digital economy. The continued success of the program will help Kosovo’s ICT businesses thrive in international markets, creating more job opportunities and business partnerships.
The project continues with the Round VI of advanced ICT and Digital training programme, next international
B2B events in Vienna and regional B2B events in Kosovo