Scholarship Program, part of the “TechEco Pathways” supported by LuxDev.
Scholarship Program, part of the “TechEco Pathways” supported by LuxDev.
GreenTech Pathways: Cultivating Skills for Kosovo’s Sustainable Future
GreenTech Pathways addresses the shortage of skilled professionals in Kosovo’s renewable energy and ICT sectors. This program offers hands-on training sessions for 75 young graduates, followed by paid internships for 35 selected participants. The training curriculum integrates renewable energy technologies, digital tools, and data management systems to equip participants with industry-specific skills. Additionally, partnerships with private companies ensure students gain practical experience and build valuable networks for future employment.
The program is part of the TechEco Pathways project funded by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Agency for Development Cooperation.
Goal: Introduce fundamental AI concepts, types, and their applications.
Key Points:
- Definition of AI (Narrow, General, and Super AI)
- Key AI technologies (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP)
- Real-world examples of AI in different industries
Hands-on: Experimenting with AI-generated text using ChatGPT & Copilot
Goal: Understand ethical concerns, bias, and the importance of responsible AI development.
Goal: Familiarize with no-code AI tools for AI model development.
Goal: Understand the importance of high-quality data for AI models.
Goal: Learn how AI processes human language.
Goal: Learn how AI uses different types of data.
Goal: Explore how AI enhances creativity in design and content generation.
Key Points:
- AI in art, music, and content creation
- AI-generated visuals, logos, and presentations
- Ethical concerns of AI-generated media
- Hands-on: Create an AI-generated infographic using Canva AI
Goal: Learn how AI uses different types of data.
Key Points:
- Data types (structured vs. unstructured)
- Importance of data in AI model training
- Data-driven decision-making
- Hands-on: Analyzing AI-generated insights with Microsoft Copilot
Goal: Understand ML concepts and how machines learn from data.
Key Points:
- Supervised vs. unsupervised learning
- AI model training process
- Common ML algorithms
- Hands-on: Training a basic model using Google Vertex AI (no-code)
Goal: Evaluate AI model performance.
Key Points:
- Accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score
- How to improve model performance
- Overfitting vs. underfitting
- Hands-on: Testing AI predictions with Lobe.ai
Goal: Learn how to identify, measure, and mitigate bias in AI models.
Key Points:
- How bias enters machine learning models (dataset bias, algorithmic bias)
- Techniques for bias detection and mitigation
- Fairness metrics (Demographic Parity, Equalized Odds)
- Regulations & frameworks (AI Act, Responsible AI Principles)
- Hands-on Activity:
Goal: Learn how to use Jupyter Notebooks for AI research.
(Expanded with financial modeling case study & exercise as discussed)
Goal: Train a basic AI model with Python.
Key Points:
- Training an ML model using Scikit-Learn
- Understanding model accuracy
- Saving and deploying models
- Hands-on: Training a small dataset model in Python
Goal: Understand how AI enhances the Internet of Things (IoT) for automation and decision-making.
Key Points:
- AI-powered IoT applications (smart homes, wearables, industrial automation)
- Real-time data processing in IoT devices (AI-powered voice assistants)
- AI’s role in cybersecurity for IoT (anomaly detection)
- Case Study:
- Hands-On:
(Expanded with financial modeling case study & exercise as discussed)
- AI-driven financial modeling, risk analysis, and forecasting
- AI in fraud detection and automated stock trading
- Hands-on financial modeling using Microsoft Copilot, Google Sheets AI, and ChatGPT
Goal: Explore how AI contributes to sustainability, environmental protection, and social good.
Key Points:
- AI in climate change research, renewable energy optimization, waste management
- AI’s impact in disaster response, poverty reduction, and healthcare access
- Case Study:
- Hands-On:
Goal: Help participants create an AI portfolio to showcase their skills.
Hands-On:
Goal: Help participants create an AI portfolio to showcase their skills.
Key Points:
- Importance of an AI portfolio for job applications
- Showcasing no-code AI projects, case studies, and reports
- Using LinkedIn, GitHub, Medium for AI branding
Hands-On:
Goal: Promote inclusivity and highlight women leaders in AI.
Key Points:
- The importance of diversity in AI
- Challenges and opportunities for women in AI
- Inspirational case studies (e.g., Mira Murati, Fei-Fei Li, Joy Buolamwini)
Panel Discussion:
Age: 16+
Citizen of the Republic of Kosovo
Language: Albanian, English
Preference: Students/Graduates from Vocational Secondary Schools
Detail-oriented Project Manager and Senior Network Engineer, with 15+ years’ success in the design, implementation, development and maintenance of optimal network solutions. Proven success in the leadership and delivery of complex IT development projects for key players in the telecoms sector. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills ensure the swift resolution of complex technical issues. Utilizes strong communication skills to direct project teams, including fluency in English, Albanian, Serbian and Italian.
Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK) is the leading integrator of youth, startups, and innovative businesses, aiding the economic growth, youth employability, visibility and prosperity of Kosova.
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