Call for Enrollment in A Level Courses of the 02hero Training Program is now open!
TOKA is calling for 25 applications to apply for the A Level Courses of 02hero Training Program that starts on 15th of November 2021 and lasts for six months. The Program includes an opportunity to attend a regional training and complete internships with prestigious employers. The training program is FREE! The spaces will be allocated on ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis, so hurry to APPLY!
Who can apply?
In order to apply, interested applicants must meet the below requirements:
- Be between 17-24 years old;
- Have completed at least primary school;
- Have basic level of English;
- Motivated to attend the course;
- Preference will be given to youth that are disadvantaged due to socio-economic, gender, ethnic, geographical etc. circumstances.
Why apply?
- The training program is for free.
- You receive a certificate upon successful completion of each course.
- You learn soft and technical skills for IT.
- You learn how to write a CV and a Cover Letter.
- You can secure an internship, and potentially a job after the completion of the Program.
- You get to travel to Montenegro.
What is the A Level Course of the 02hero Training Program?
The A Level Course is part of a regional training program of the project “My Career from Zero to Hero” funded by the European Union.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn soft and technical skills required for future jobs in the Information Technology (ICT) sector, through participation in transferable, digital and career counselling courses.
1.1 Transferable Skills
In the Transferable Skills Course you will develop skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, public speaking and conflict transformation. It consists of three modules that last four days each – two in Prishtinë and one in Montenegro. The course will be implemented by TOKA and its regional partners
1.2 Digital Skills
The aim of the Digital Skills Course is to help participants gain the digital skills needed for Social Media Manager jobs in growing businesses in Kosovo and beyond. The Course modules are:
- Microsoft Office Suite,
- Social Media Management, and
- Cyber Security Basics
At the end of the course, show-case days are organized where the participants will have the chance to present their work to IT companies and other organizations which could be potential employers. The course will be implemented by Bonevet Prishtina, in their premises.
Trainers and mentors
Besfort Behrami is a Marketing Specialist with 6 years of professional and academic experience in the field of marketing and sales, within the private sector Kosovo. Besfort has experience in providing consulting services and directing marketing operations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Social Media and Digital Content Specialist – Certificate from University of Washington Seattle USA
Marketing Officer – BONEVET Prishtina
Brikena is an Administrator at BONEVET Kaçanik since 2019. Brikena has always been a part of many youth activities that support young people in their social and professional development. Due to her contribution to the education program of BONEVET, Brikena started her journey as a mentor and assistant on technology classes. She has assisted in classes such as: LittleBits, Lego Robotics, Origami and Droid.
1.3 Career Counselling
The Career Counselling Course will help you to prepare and apply for open job positions. The Course modules are:
- Recognition of personal capacities, interests, and making career decisions,
- CV and motivation letter development, and
- Presentation to the employer
The course is implemented by the Institute for Research, Education, and Social Development (IREDS).
Trainers and mentors
He has worked at UNICEF leading youth and adolescent programs, increasing youth participation in public life and governance, and building professional skills, as well as youth employment programs supported by the Danish Government. So far, he has held many trainings in NPM, inclusive education, and teaching and assessment methods to principals and teachers.
PhD candidate in Psychology
Co-founder, trainer, expert in the field of education, education policies and social protection
Florim Gallopeni is an experienced lecturer who has more than 11 years of experience in teaching for higher education institutions. He has also been engaged on counselling and assessment for career guidance for adolescents for 8 years. During his career he is continuously working with youth focusing mainly on youth training projects through psychology.
He has led and conducted research and intervention programs related to the field of career guidance of young people. As a passionate researcher of psychology, his focus has been on the psychosocial support of young people in various fields of development with emphasis on career guidance and skills for access to the labor market.
1.4 Showcase Day
The program finale is a Showcase Day, where potential employers meet Program participants, and offer internships in their companies.
How to apply?
In order to apply for the A Level course, please fill out the application form.
Apply for this training programmeThe Call for Application is open from August 15, 2021 to September 26, 2021 at 17:00pm.
Any applications received after the deadline, will be automatically rejected. The spaces will be allocated on ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis, so hurry to APPLY!
Selection procedure
- Submission of the online application: If your application is successful, we will send an email to request a two minute motivation video.
- Submission of video: If your video is successful, we will invite you to attend the interview.
- In-person assessment, which may include an interview and/or test.
- Selected applicants will receive a contract agreement to sign which defines mutual obligations and responsibilities.
If you have any questions, please email us at hero@toka-ks.org, or message us on our Facebook and Instagram page. We will be more than happy to answer your questions.