Call for Students: Participate in the Digital Transformation Challenge Workshop

Dear Students,

We are excited to invite you to participate in the Digital Transformation Challenge (DTC) Workshop—an innovative program designed to empower you to address real-world business and societal challenges using cutting-edge digital solutions. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your digital skills, apply your academic knowledge in practice, and make a meaningful impact in your community.

The DTC Workshop is part of the U2SID Erasmus+ project aimed at enhancing collaboration between universities, businesses, and civil society organizations in Montenegro and Albania. Through this Challenge, students will work alongside faculty members and external partners to co-create innovative solutions that address complex social, economic, and environmental issues. The DTC is rooted in project- based learning and mentorship, offering participants a chance to solve real-world problems while gaining invaluable practical experience.

Why Should You Participate DTC Workshop?

Gain Hands-on Experience: Apply the theoretical knowledge you’ve acquired in your studies to practical scenarios. Collaborate with peers, faculty, and various experts to create solutions that have a real impact.

Build Your Digital Competencies: Strengthen your digital literacy and technical proficiency by working on projects that involve data analytics, software development, digital communication, and more.

Develop Problem-Solving and Innovation Skills: The DTC fosters a creative and solution-oriented mindset. You’ll learn to navigate complex challenges and develop solutions that are innovative, scalable, and sustainable.

Network and Connect with Industry Leaders: Establish connections with businesses, policymakers, and civil society organizations. Gain insights into industry practices and build relationships that could support your future career development.

Contribute to Community Development: Create solutions that not only address business needs but also contribute to the economic and social development of your community.

Who Can Apply to the DTC Workshop?

We encourage applications from undergraduate and graduate students from diverse fields of study who are interested in digital transformation and societal impact. Interdisciplinary teams will be formed based on the nature of the challenges presented, ensuring a comprehensive approach to problem-solving.

How Does It Work?

The DTC is structured around a series of key activities designed to maximize your learning experience and ensure the successful development of innovative solutions:

Open Call for Participation: Register by [Registration Deadline] to express your interest. Selected students

will be grouped into interdisciplinary teams based on their skills and interests.

Pairing with Faculty and Business Mentors: Teams will be guided by academic mentors and will work closely with business professionals to gain insights into the challenges and refine their solutions.

Development of Solutions: Teams will go through an iterative process of ideation, prototyping, testing, and refinement. Workshops, mentorship sessions, and consultations will be available throughout this phase to support you in achieving the best outcomes.

Final Presentation and Evaluation: At the end of the program, teams will present their solutions to a jury of academic and industry experts. The best projects will be recognized and may have the opportunity to be further developed and implemented.

The program will run for several weeks, with flexible schedules to accommodate academic commitments. Specific timelines and milestones will be communicated at the start of the Challenge.

All participants will receive a certificate of participation. Exceptional solutions will be featured at university and partner events, providing further visibility.

To  join  the  Digital  Transformation  Challenge  Workshop,  please  complete  the  application  form  by

03/12/2024 and send it to [email protected].

If you require any further information or clarifications, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected]

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