To this end, AWS Development Center Germany, Communardo, the City of Dresden’s IT Services Department, SachsenEnergie, SAP, and ZEISS Digital Innovation have joined forces under the organization of Silicon Saxony. At the partner companies’ locations in Dresden, young people can learn about the digital world of work through workshops, live demonstrations, and interactions with IT professionals.
Jan Pratzka, Mayor for Economic Affairs: “With Level IT Up, we want to show young people just how diverse and exciting IT careers are. Digital technologies like artificial intelligence are transforming our world of work. To meet this challenge, we need people who are curious, willing to take on responsibility, and eager to help shape our city’s digital future. At the municipal IT services department, young talent can experience firsthand that IT isn’t just about technology—it creates concrete solutions for the people of Dresden.”
Try Out IT and Explore Careers
Young people can choose from twelve interactive workshops. The program includes, among other things:
- Coding and software development: Learn to program, develop your own projects, and get to know agile working methods with LEGO.
- Artificial intelligence and digital technologies: Understand how AI, cloud technologies, and virtualization shape our everyday lives—and what opportunities, prospects, and career paths lie behind them despite technological change.
- Cybersecurity and data protection: Experience encryption, hacking, IT security, and the protection of digital systems.
- Hands-on workshops: Exciting challenges, escape rooms, and interactive tech experiences invite you to try things out.
- Tech Challenges and Escape Rooms: Discover digital topics in a hands-on and playful way
- IT Careers: Take a look behind the scenes at companies, learn about IT jobs, and discover just how diverse these career fields are.
The goal of “Level IT Up” is to give young people practical insights into the IT and software industries and to support them in their career exploration. It’s not just about technical knowledge, but also about learning about different job profiles and career paths.
The participants in the “Level IT Up” event reflect the diversity of Dresden’s IT and software landscape. Together, they aim to encourage young people to engage with future-oriented topics and inspire them to pursue a career in STEM fields. Through direct interaction with the companies, participants gain authentic insights to help them discover which career opportunities align with their interests and talents.
Participation is free of charge and is exclusively open to students in 7th grade and above. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Related Links
👉 https://levelitup.mobi/
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