CONTEXT
The digital skills of Romanians lag significantly behind those of other European countries, with a major gap between urban and rural areas.
According to Eurostat, in 2021 Romania ranked last in the EU, with only 28% of the population possessing basic digital skills, compared to the EU average of 54%, and very low performance in rural areas (four times lower than in Romanian cities).
Code Kids provides a unique learning experience, equipping children with programming and robotics skills and offering an educational pathway that can significantly influence their orientation toward STEM education and careers.
To date, more than 4,700 children have completed beginner-level programming courses, and 2,300 children have completed advanced-level robotics courses.
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STRATEGY
The Progress Foundation aims to continue strengthening and developing the program in the following directions:
- Increasing the number of clubs in small communities from 170 to 220, while developing retention and reactivation measures for existing or inactive clubs
- Strengthening the alumni network as a central pillar for program sustainability
- Increasing awareness among relevant institutions and the general public at the national level about the need for and results of the intervention
- Expanding and diversifying funding methods
EXPECTED RESULTS
- 220 active clubs
- 200 young alumni engaged
- 3,500 beginner-level graduates – Programming
- 2,300 advanced-level graduates – Robotics