EU Code Week

Mark your calendar! #EUCodeWeek 2024 is happening from 14-27 October, bringing an inspiring lineup and events across Europe and beyond. Join us as we empower individuals of all ages to discover the joy of coding and embrace digital literacy: https://lnkd.in/derzzfW7 #STEM #Learning #Innovation #Fun

🌐🚀 EU Code Week Gathering: Uniting for a Digital Future! 🚀🌐 Last week, the Code4Europe Consortium and the broader EU Code Week community gathered in Brussels, bringing vibrant energy, coding enthusiasm, and a splash of orange to the Belgian capital! 🎉 Over two action-packed days, we united at the Microsoft Center and SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, exploring how to drive digital literacy across Europe. 🌟 Key Highlights: Inspiring Talks: We kicked off with insights from Jeff Bullwinkel of Microsoft Europe, emphasizing the demand for 20 million ICT professionals by 2030. Speakers like Kristina Vujic (HaDEA) and Salvatore Nigro (JA Europe) underscored the EU’s commitment to reaching 25 million young people through digital education initiatives like Code4Europe. Community Focus: The backbone of EU Code Week is its incredible community! From ambassadors to national hubs, educators, and youth associations, we’re building a robust network to support coding education at every level. Engaging Young Learners: Day two brought an exciting look at the EU Code Week 2024 novelties, including hands-on sessions with Microsoft’s Minecraft Education App—showcasing fun, interactive ways to engage students in coding! 📊 Impact Discussions: Reflecting on successes and future directions, participants discussed strategies to expand EU Code Week’s reach and enhance the coding culture among Europe’s youth. 🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! On October 11, join us online for the EU Code Week Launch Event. Let’s inspire and empower educators, students, and families to dive into coding activities. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, share, and be part of a digital future! 👉 Ready to make a difference? Upload your activities on the Code Week map, and stay connected on our social media channels for the latest updates. Together, let’s code the future of Europe! 💻🌍 Read more here: https://ow.ly/vvH150TpoAI #EUCodeWeek #Code4Europe #DigitalFuture #CodingForAll

🚀📚 Join the Movement: Add Your Activity to the EU Code Week Map! 📚🚀 As we gear up for EU Code Week from October 14 to 27, 2024, we have an incredible opportunity to make coding accessible, engaging, and relevant for students across Europe and beyond. Educators, your role is pivotal in inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators. By adding your activity to the EU Code Week map, you’re not only participating in a global initiative but also amplifying your impact by contributing to a community committed to digital education and skills development. 🌍💡 Why Should You Participate? 🌐 Connect with a Global Network: Collaborate with thousands of educators and institutions driving digital literacy. 🎓 Empower Future Generations: Help students discover the world of coding, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 📣 Raise Your Profile and Influence: Showcase your commitment to education innovation by making your activities visible on an international platform. Let's take this opportunity to lead by example, promote digital skills, and shape the future together. Your contribution is not just an activity; it's a step towards a more inclusive and digitally literate world. 👉 Add your activity to the EU Code Week map available here: https://codeweek.eu/events Become part of this impactful journey! #EUCodeWeek #DigitalSkills #EducationInnovation #FutureReady

Always a pleasure to get to see the lovely and beautiful faces of my EU Code Week ambassador colleagues 💕 The community meeting in Brussels one month before #CodeWeek with the partners from the commission and #Code4Europe was inspiring as always. 💡Look at Pauline Maas in her artwork of a t-shirt! #microbitart 🤖We’re aiming high and hoping to reach even more people and get them involved in playful coding activities. Every single event can be found on our website: codeweek.eu Loved to see you for our Code Week warmup! Alessandro Bogliolo Julie Power Stefanie Schlunk Johanna Schulze Madhumalti Sharma, PMP ® Laurent Touché Naír Carrera Martínez Evgheni Minev Hugo Derri Nico Grienauer Brice Copy Denisa Damaris Boca Ioannis Gaviotis

Last week we launched #Code4Europe at Microsoft in Brussels! With over 41 partners across 20+ countries, this initiative is part of our mission to empower 25 million Europeans with critical digital skills over the next two years. As part of #EUCodeWeek, we’re aiming to inspire the next generation to explore programming and embrace digital careers. We had the pleasure of being hosted by Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft Europe Associate General Counsel and Regional Director of Corporate, Legal & External Affairs, from Microsoft, a key partner and a member of our board at JA Europe. Thank you to Microsoft and Jeff for supporting this effort to reimagine digital education across Europe. Salvatore Nigro

Another inspiring day in Brussels with the incredible #EUCodeWeek community! Our ambitious goal is set: to engage millions of young people in this year's #EUCodeWeek through a wide range of initiatives. Grateful to JA Europe, our consortium partners, coordinators, hubs, teachers, and ambassadors who are working tirelessly to make this journey a success. Exciting times ahead as we prepare to empower the next generation with coding skills! #Gen_E

🌟 Day 2 - EU Code Week Community Meeting in Brussels: A Fantastic Success! 🌟 We wrapped up an incredible second day in Brussels, bringing together the EU Code Week community to connect with both old friends and new faces. A major highlight was getting hands-on with Minecraft for Education! 🎮📚 The energy and collaboration over these two days have set the stage for an exciting EU Code Week 2024. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for our growing community! 💻💡 Sincere thanks to Ioannis Gaviotis and Denisa Damaris Boca from the European Commission for their invaluable contributions. 🙏 #EUCodeWeek #Code4Europe #DigitalSkills #MinecraftEducation #BrusselsEvent

It’s Day 2 in Brussels and there is excitement in the room at the EU Code Week Community meeting! Today, we are exploring exciting initiatives for #EUCodeWeek 2024, including our exciting #CodingWithMinecraft initiative. We can’t wait to share what’s next for our young coders! 👩💻👨💻"

Yesterday, the #Code4Europe consortium came together for an inspiring day of collaboration at the Microsoft headquarters in Brussels. A big thank you to Jeff Bullwinkel, VP & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate External & Legal Affairs, Microsoft EMEA for hosting us and to the wonderful JA Europe team for making this day happen. Together, we delved into innovative strategies for expanding the reach of #EUCodeWeek 2024, with exciting new initiatives like #CodingWithMinecraft and local partnerships in the works. The discussions were forward-thinking and focused on making digital education more accessible and inclusive for young people across Europe. A special thank you to all our Code4Europe consortium members for your dedication and shared vision. We're excited about the opportunities ahead to continue empowering the next generation with coding and digital skills. And now for Day2 : Our EU Code Week Community Meeting. Let's go! #EUCodeWeek #Code4Europe #DigitalEducation #CodingWithMinecraft JA Europe, European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE), Schuman Associates, CityLab_STEMLabs, ALL DIGITAL, DIGITALEUROPE, The Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association - LIKTA, EPA - European Parents' Association, INDIRE, Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Bulgaria, Junior Achievement Bulgaria, Genç Başarı Eğitim Vakfı - Junior Achievement Türkiye, Junior Achievement España, Junior Achievement Ukraine, European Centre for Women and Technology (ECWT), WIDE ANDCO, eSkills Malta Foundation, Koalicja na rzecz Polskich Innowacji , Digital Coalition, Science on Stage Deutschland e.V., Fondazione LINKS, Officina futuro fondazione W-Group ETS, Be My Eyes, CoderDojo, Digitale Wolven Accenture, Avanade, Cisco, Microsoft, Intel Corporation Matrix Internet, Profil Klett Hrvatska, Simplon.co, Terawe Corporation, Uni Systems, Euractiv, National College of Ireland, CyRIC | Cyprus Research & Innovation Center Ltd, EURASHE, HP, Junior Achievement of Albania, SAP, Global Alliance for YOUth

Today, the #Code4Europe consortium gathered to explore innovative strategies for expanding our reach to young people through EU Code Week. With initiatives like #CodingWithMinecraft and new local and national partnerships on the horizon, we are excited about the future of digital education and the opportunities it presents. At the #Code4Europe meeting, the discussions were both engaging and forward-thinking, as we focused on making #EUCodeWeek 2024 even more impactful and inclusive. There is a shared commitment to ensuring that every young person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to engage with coding and digital skills. I want to extend my gratitude to Microsoft and Jeff Bullwinkel, VP & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate External & Legal Affairs, Microsoft EMEA, and JA Europe Board Member for hosting this meeting at your headquarters. The collaboration and support from partners like you are key to driving innovation and creating meaningful change in education. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to work on exciting developments for next year. #WeAreJA #Gen_E #Code4Europe #EUCodeWeek #InnovationInEducation #InclusiveLearning #PartnershipsForImpact