Why attend EDIT IT Summer School?

22-06-17

As the job market becomes more competitive, it’s important to ensure you have the right skills and work experience to help you stand out and succeed in your chosen career.

Today’s employers are looking for more than just academic qualifications. To wow them, you need to show creativity, innovation and problem solving skills, as well as a genuine passion for your field.

Making the transition from school to real work is often difficult for fresh graduates as they lack the necessary skills and practical experience to catch the attention of hiring managers.

Are you a soon-to-be graduate about to start a career in IT? If you’re feeling a bit insecure and overwhelmed, don’t worry! We’ve all been there. What’s important is that you find a way to close the gap between education and employment, and gain hands on work experience and skills for your graduate resume.

EDIT IT Summer School: Your first taste of working life

EDIT IT Summer School combines lectures with practical learning, and is designed for students who seek to supplement their academic knowledge with real-world experience.

Get ready to learn, work on exciting projects and collaborate with fellow students in a friendly and supportive environment. Attend EDIT in one of our campus locations – Ljubljana, Maribor, Belgrade, Kragujevac, Sarajevo or Banjaluka – and fast track your IT career!

When you start writing job applications, you’ll be able to use the program as a reference and show the recruiters that you used your time in university wisely.  You’ll also showcase dedication, innovative thinking, and the ability to apply your skills to solve business and IT challenges.

EDIT students work in teams – practicing communication and teamwork skills and making new friends along the way. Our experienced mentors will guide you to complete challenging technology projects, upgrade your programming skills and make the most out of attending EDIT IT Summer School.

Depending on location, you’ll learn about:

• Full Software Lifecycle
• SCRUM
• Artificial intelligence
• Microsoft OMS
• Security analytics
• Internet of things (IoT)
• Data acquisition/presentation platforms
• Smart chat bot technology

You’ll also gain a range of soft skills that employees look for, such as:

• Communication
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Self-motivation

If you are motivated, eager to learn, and want to use techology to make a difference,   we look forward to meeting you.