Computer science teachers from three regions of Ukraine will receive training in the fundamentals of Python programming, robotics, and STEM education. Schools whose teachers complete the program will receive new computer lab equipment at no cost.
Yaryna Yasynevych, Chair of the Board of the All-Ukrainian Forum for Democracy, and Taras Dobko, Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University, have signed an agreement to jointly implement the charitable educational initiative Leave No One Behind.
Throughout the year, UCU professors and IT professionals will lead three training modules for educators. Upon completing the program, computer science teachers from Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Poltava oblasts will receive certificates and new equipment for their school computer labs.
The project was launched with the support of Mykola Kniazhytskyi. Last year, more than 100 computers were donated to Ukrainian schools. This year, the initiative has expanded to include an educational component, providing professional training for teachers.
"We must keep Ukrainian children in Ukraine and inspire them to learn. Computer science teachers will be trained by top IT professionals and will then pass their knowledge on to students. This kind of synergy is crucial for building a community of young Ukrainians driven by progress and technological advancement. It represents both a future victory and a significant investment by Taiwan in Ukraine’s intellectual potential," emphasized Mykola Kniazhytskyi.
According to Taras Dobko, rector of UCU, Ukraine’s post-war recovery and reconstruction will depend first and foremost on skilled, professional, and patriotic individuals.
"Schools and universities play a key role in shaping such individuals. This program will empower computer science and IT teachers by providing additional training, expanding their knowledge of robotics, and giving them the opportunity to establish robotics classes. This will help students develop valuable skills in a growing field and contribute to Ukraine’s technological independence. We believe these young people will choose to stay in Ukraine and dedicate their talents to rebuilding our country," concluded Taras Dobko, rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University.
To join the project, teachers must complete a registration form, which will open on June 17. Before that, educators are encouraged to take a survey conducted by the UCU Faculty of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the All-Ukrainian Forum for Democracy. If you are a computer science teacher working in Ukraine, your insights will be invaluable in helping shape the computer science and robotics curriculum for educators.
