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From June 10 to June 21, 2024, a Summer VET Academy for girls was organised in Košice, Slovakia—this unique initiative aimed to support girls in secondary education interested in technical and scientific fields. The project seeks to motivate young girls to study and pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated areas, providing them with the skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals.
Girls had the opportunity to engage in various activities, workshops and lectures that were carefully designed to foster their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to show them the link between theory and practice. One day of the Summer school was devoted to an excursion at a power plant that produces electricity in an environmentally friendly way.
The final day was dedicated to presentations, where the girls showcased their projects and shared their learning experiences. Their enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring, demonstrating that the future of science and technology can be enriched by women bringing fresh ideas and perspectives. SECOVE Summer Vet Academy for Girls was hosted by the Secondary Vocational School of Civil Engineering and Geodesy in cooperation with the Technical University of Kosice.
