Free online coding courses to advance the digital skills and education of every Romanian child: Call for IT specialists
Magda Purice
Posted On June 24, 2021
Dalia’s Book Association announced the third edition of the Code Hero program, “Hack the future”, which offers free access to coding courses for children aged 8 to 13 y.o., including those with hearing impairments. Registrations are made online, on the organization’s website: www.carteadaliei.ro.
The program aims to reach thousands of primary and secondary learners who have less resources and opportunities for professional development. Children from rural areas and small towns will have priority in participating in the course.
The mentors who will introduce children into the fascinating world of programming are IT specialists or university students studying IT, who share the same desire to support inclusive education and who generously donate their time and experience for the benefit of children.
Those who want to join the team of mentors can do so at any time, by filling out a form available on the organization’s website until 20th of September 2021.
There will be two-course sessions that will run until the end of this year – the summer course and the autumn course, and each of them will be structured on modules specific to the children’s level of knowledge.
Each of the two courses will include one meeting of 1 hour and a half per week, and they will take place exclusively online. Therefore, children from any corner of the country, who have access to the Internet and a computer/laptop with a functional microphone and video camera, can enjoy this interactive, fun, and, above all, helpful learning experience for a future governed by technology.
Oana Ciherean, founder of Dalia’s Book, said:
“At Dalia’s Book, we believe that education is the best means of building a better future. That, above all, quality education should be equal, inclusive, and absolutely free. That’s why we are building strong relationships around the world, we focus especially on those who need it the most and own this story together – down to all it needs to power up the future of jobs and remove barriers. It’s a new way of designing better lives for everyone.”
21st-century skills for the future of jobs
More than 3,000 children have participated in programming and personal development courses organized by Dalia’s Book, and more than 500 volunteers have ventured into this challenge to support the Romanian education system in over 3,764 online teaching sessions carried out over 7,514 hours.
Currently, Dalia’s Book has three ongoing projects, all aiming to contribute to the support of the Romanian education system and give all children an equal chance at adequate preparation for a future that promises to be very competitive.
The “Hack the Future” project is supported by Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania as part of the company’s activity to support the development of skills, level of education, and professional integration of vulnerable groups.
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More details about this edition of the project, as well as the registration forms, can be found in the links below:
About Dalia’s Book
Dalia’s Book is a non-profit tech organization in Cluj that promotes high-quality education using technology. Our mission is to offer children access to quality education through equal opportunities, regardless of gender, where they live, or disability, to develop the necessary skills for future jobs, to thrive, and make an impact in society.
Dalia’s Book Association has been creating educational programs since 2015 and has been awarded for its initiatives with several awards, the most recent being “Best social impact startup regional finalists” at the Global Startup Awards in 2020. It also received awards such as: “Best Social Impact Startup in Romania” at the Central European Startup Awards in 2018, “Best Practice Digital Skills in Education” at the European Digital Skills Awards awarded by the European Commission, and the first prize in the category “Social Inclusion” at the Romanian Youth Gala, awarded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
About Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
In 2011, Societe Generale European Business Services (currently Societe Generale Global Solution Centre) was founded in Romania as a service center for Societe Generale Group. The company offers high-quality professional services in various fields of activity for the Group’s entities worldwide: finance and accounting, human resources, IT, Know Your Customer, compliance, and Business Advisory Unit.
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre means performance, innovation, and the best professionals. Now, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre is a service center for many of the Group’s entities, serving over 35 countries for all major business lines of Societe Generale.
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