Ohrid Hi-Tech Excellence Camp
Under the auspices of the President of North Macedonia, H.E. Stevo Pendarovski
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Ohrid Hi-Tech Еxcellence Camp is a weeklong program that takes place in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Participants follow a curriculum delivered by certified STEM lecturers, with the aim of further developing their coding and robotics skills. The program delivery focuses on modern, highly effective teaching and learning methods, consisting of both theoretical and practical sessions at the medium/advanced coding and robotics levels. Participants work in groups or in pairs to complete a customized project, and receive a certificate for program completion.
The aim of the program is to provide an opportunity for Macedonian youths from all over the world to create networks, to establish friendships, strengthen and build on native Macedonian culture, explore local nature and our cultural heritage, and experience Macedonian cuisine and specialties. All this, while students improve their coding and robotics skills.
The program is aligned with the mission of the organization to build strong partnerships and linkages worldwide. We are dedicated to building strong partnerships and working together towards building a stronger nation. We represent a platform for all Macedonians around the globe to unite and join our efforts in supporting the economic and democratic growth of Macedonia.
Key Benefits
Establish and strengthen the connection of young diaspora members with their homeland, developing their sense of giving back to our homeland/community.
CONNECT
Promote greater enrollment of youth, and especially young women, from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds in STEM.
SPEAK UP
Establish connections and networks among young Macedonians living in North Macedonia and young diaspora members, and support cross-cultural exchanges between them.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Improve high-tech skills (coding and robotics).
IMPROVEMENT
Interact with some of the top leaders in the country, including the President of North Macedonia and top business leaders from the country.
COMMUNICATION
Target participants
- Students interested in deepening their knowledge in the fields of coding and robotics.
- Students aged 11-15, with Macedonian origin, living in Macedonia or abroad.
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Testimonials
The Ohrid Hi-Tech Excellence Camp is financially supported by:
Under the auspices of the President of North Macedonia, H.E. Stevo Pendarovski
Announcements
July 24, 2023
What an incredible day it has been at the Ohrid High-Tech Excellence Camp! Our participants delved even deeper into the world of robotics, engaging in enriching sessions by Robotic Innovation Academy. Their critical thinking and project management skills were on full display as they embraced challenges and honed their technical expertise. The excitement reached its […]
Announcements
July 23, 2023
Day 5 brought a wave of excitement to the Ohrid High-Tech Excellence Camp! Our participants started their day with a refreshing boat trip to St. Kaneo, setting the tone for an adventurous day ahead. Next up, they engaged in captivating robotics sessions with Robotic Academy. Through these sessions, students delved into the basic principles of […]
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July 22, 2023
Day 4 at the Ohrid High-Tech Excellence Camp kicked off with an exciting opportunity for some of our participants to speak about the camp on Macedonian national TV. It was a fantastic way to start the day, and the energy only escalated from there! Throughout the day, our participants immersed themselves in a whirlwind of […]
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July 21, 2023
Day 3 at the Ohrid High-Tech Excellence Camp proved to be yet another productive and enriching experience for our participants! One of the highlights was the visit to factory Kostal Macedonia, where they gained invaluable insights into the automotive industry. Witnessing how robots are utilized in production was an eye-opening and educational experience. Our heartfelt […]
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July 20, 2023
The Ohrid High-Tech Excellence Camp continued to be a hub of learning and creativity on Day 2! Our participants immersed themselves in three captivating robotics sessions, led by the talented team from Young Engineers. Through these sessions, they honed their skills and unleashed their creativity, all while delving into the fascinating world of robotics. Working […]
Announcements
July 19, 2023
The third Ohrid High-Tech Excellence Camp kicked off with a bang! Our journey began in Skopje and led us to the stunning Hotel Aqualina in Ohrid. Welcoming the 25 participants hailing from the US, Slovenia, Croatia, Cyprus, and our homeland was Nena Manchev, the Leadership and Education Program Manager of Macedonia2025. As the day unfolded, […]
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