On April 30, 2025, the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” (NTU “KhPI”) hosted a career-oriented online event titled “Exploring IT Careers”. The event was initiated by the leading departments of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Computer Science and Information Technologies:
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Department of Project Management in Information Technologies
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Department of Software Engineering and Intelligent Control Technologies
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Department of Information Systems and Technologies
The event brought together school students, applicants, university students, and all those interested in starting their journey in the IT field. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the specifics of three in-demand IT professions:
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Business Analyst
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Data Scientist
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DevOps Engineer
Speakers shared practical insights on core competencies, tools used in each profession, and potential career and educational pathways. Special attention was paid to the importance of early professional orientation and quality IT education.
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Innovative Interaction
During the event, participants tested an AI-powered career chatbot designed to help users identify the most suitable IT specialization for study:
The event concluded with a Kahoot quiz, which not only tested participants’ attentiveness and knowledge but also rewarded the most active players with digital prizes.
Appreciation and Future Plans
The organizers sincerely thank everyone who joined the event. Initiatives like this clearly demonstrate that modern IT education begins with curiosity, motivation, and informed decision-making.
More events, meetings, and activities lie ahead — all aimed at inspiring and guiding young people toward a successful future in digital technologies.