Code for the Future – AI and Digital Skills Hub in North Macedonia
16/03/26
As part of EU Code Week International Grants for Grassroots, supported bu JA Europe, the Association for Education “Edu Skills” – Kriva Palanka is implementing the project “Code for the Future – AI and Digital Skills Hub” in North Macedonia. The project aims to provide practical and inclusive support to teachers and students aged 6 to 15 in developing essential digital skills such as computational thinking, coding, AI literacy, and creative problem solving.
Designed as a mobile and scalable initiative, the project brings hands-on digital learning directly to schools through workshops, local activities, and community events, making digital education more accessible and applicable in different learning environments.
Milestones: Training Educators and Leading the Change
One of the most important results so far has been the successful organisation of 10 teacher workshops in 10 schools across different regions of North Macedonia, engaging approximately 125 teachers. In addition, 10 new leading teachers were selected to play a key role in supporting and sustaining the project.
Following the workshops, participating teachers immediately began implementing the activities in their classrooms. So far, between 110 and 130 hours of coding activities have been delivered to students, reaching an estimated 2,200 students with strong gender representation. This highlights the inclusive dimension of the project and its potential to broaden access to digital education.
The project has also achieved strong visibility and community engagement through promotional materials, school campaigns, and more than 90 posts and shares across Facebook, websites, and Code Week channels, in addition to the activities registered on the Code Week Map.
Upcoming Events and Recognition
In the coming months, the project will continue with several key activities. A panel discussion titled “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education” is planned for 18 March 2026, followed by a hackathon in April 2026 and a closing event in May, where awards and recognitions will be presented to teachers, students, and schools who have made outstanding contributions.
Through these activities, Code for the Future – AI and Digital Skills Hub continues to build a bridge between education and technology, building and strengthening a sustainable local community.
