{"id":50320,"date":"2024-04-29T18:07:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/?p=50320"},"modified":"2024-04-30T14:48:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T11:48:25","slug":"students-talent-expo-connecting-tech-companies-with-talented-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/students-talent-expo-connecting-tech-companies-with-talented-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Students\u2019 Talent Expo: Connecting Tech Companies with Talented Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On May 16th, the Lviv IT Cluster will host the Students\u2019 Talent Expo. This unique offline event will bring representatives from leading tech companies and students to one location for knowledge exchange and opportunities.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50223\" src=\"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/post-anons_students_talent_expo_kaver_na_sajt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, higher education institutions produce 25,000 bachelor&#8217;s degree graduates in technical specialties annually. Nearly half of them do not pursue careers in their field. Meanwhile, according to IT Research Ukraine, 56% of tech companies hire specialists at the junior level, and 31% hire candidates without commercial experience (trainees).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lviv IT Cluster has collaborated with tech companies for over eight years to update bachelor&#8217;s programs in Lviv universities. Tech specialists from member companies are involved in mentoring, teaching, and curating student projects. Therefore, students have the opportunity to acquire not only theoretical but also practical knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Students\u2019 Talent Expo will serve as the platform for the logical progression of the educational projects.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event&#8217;s goal is to make it easier for talented students to find their first job and for companies to strengthen their teams with top-notch professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event will bring together in one location:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 2,000 students from tech specialties, ranging from developers and cybersecurity specialists to sales and HR professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six leading universities: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ivan Franko National University of Lviv <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv National Academy of Arts, Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv State University of Life Safety, and IT STEP.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 30 tech companies ready to hire young talent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants can expect panel discussions and engaging activities like speed networking and mock interviews. Recruiters and HR specialists will share tips on preparing for interviews and impress employers. Industry speakers will also share insights on starting a successful career in tech, even in challenging times. Among them are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serge Yerin \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0421\u041e\u041e, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.it-jim.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It-Jim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inna Shulhina \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Recruiter, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sombrainc.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sombra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyryl Diatlyk \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Head of Design, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainstack.team\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brainstack_<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oleksii Nishchyk \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education Operations Director, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gen.tech\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an excellent opportunity for companies to introduce themselves to students with the best-profiled specialties, increase visibility, stand out among competitors, and enhance their employer brand. Thus, they can meet and attract promising talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to participate in the event and showcase your company to students, join the Students\u2019 Talent Expo. More information and registration are available at the <a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">link provided<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The General Partner of the Students Talent Expo is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goiteens.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoITeens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event&#8217;s Gold Partners are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.it-jim.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It-Jim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sombrainc.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sombra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainstack.team\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brainstack_<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gen.tech\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renesas Electronics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iterasec.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iterasec<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/conscensia.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conscensia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.n-ix.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N-iX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have become Silver Partners.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 16th, the Lviv IT Cluster will host the Students\u2019 Talent Expo. This unique offline event will bring representatives from leading tech companies and students to one location for knowledge exchange and opportunities. According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, higher education institutions produce 25,000 bachelor&#8217;s degree graduates in technical specialties annually. 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