EveryMatrix is funding a new project aimed at helping war veterans in Ukraine transition into new careers in technology.
The Academy for Heroes non-governmental organisation was inspired by the over 300 EveryMatrix employees who are based in Lviv – with some fighting the war against Russia.
Experts in the IT industry will lead courses with the aim of helping integrate war veterans into tech-focused roles.
EveryMatrix and several other local IT companies will be involved in the employment of veterans after they have completed courses.
Ebbe Groes, group CEO and co-founder at EveryMatrix, said: “Our Lviv office is central to our continued success and growth. Ever since the country has experienced conflict, we have supported our friends and colleagues, as well as charities, with much needed funds committing more than €2m to date, and we will continue to help them.
“Now, we’re taking that one step further by setting up our second company NGO to ensure veterans receive the training and skills they need to return to work and develop successful careers in technology.
“The IT industry is one of the strongest parts of the Ukrainian economy, renowned worldwide for technical skills. I hope many will either join us or go on to join other IT companies, giving them hope and a more certain future for themselves and their families.”
Professor Oleksiy Druhov, CEO, Academy for Heroes, said: “This is the only continuously operating project of its kind in Ukraine for military veterans. Our goal is to teach four groups of veterans every year.
“Each group will have its own specialisation such as Project Management, Quality Assurance and Full stack to name just a few areas. We carefully monitor the Ukrainian IT market and only train the specialisms required.
“All participants will undergo internships at EveryMatrix and other leading Ukrainian IT companies during their studies and they will have the best teachers from the IT Industry. We are also planning to open a specialised, inclusive-friendly training centre at the end of 2024.”
