A series of free IT webinars for school pupils has begun as part of the IT4Teens initiative

🎓 A series of free IT webinars for school pupils has begun as part of the IT4Teens initiative

The Department of Information Technology at Sumy State University has launched a series of free IT4Teens webinars aimed at pupils in Years 8–11.

The initiative aims to introduce school pupils to current trends in the IT sector, including 3D design, game development and web technologies. Participants have the opportunity to gain practical skills in using the latest tools and to create their own mini-projects.

The first webinar, held on 15 April, focused on working in the Blender environment, where participants designed their own room in 3D.

📅 Schedule of upcoming sessions:

16 April — modelling a house with lighting in Unreal Engine 5

17 April — creating interactive game elements in Unreal Engine 5

21–22 April — developing the ‘School Student’s Task Planner’ website

The sessions are held remotely using the Zoom platform, allowing participants from different regions to join.

Hosting such events is a key part of the department’s career guidance work, as they help school pupils better understand modern IT fields and decide on their future careers. Furthermore, taking part in practical webinars helps develop digital skills, creative thinking and the ability to work independently on projects.

The IT4Teens webinar series is part of the department’s activities aimed at promoting IT education among young people and attracting prospective students to study at the university.