Employing Ukrainians in IT | JOBITT & CHOICE31

JOBITT & Choice31: Empowering Ukrainians in IT Together

The crisis in the Ukrainian labor market has impacted millions of people, leading them to seek new employment opportunities and even transition to entirely different fields. Often, this transformation coincided with adapting to life abroad. Consequently, many Ukrainians, especially those who had long-standing educational plans, realized that it was time to embrace IT as their profession. Whether technical or non-technical, an IT specialty enables individuals to work from anywhere in the world. Besides mobility, it presents a chance to explore a wide range of employment options. Continuous professional and personal growth, promising industry prospects, competitive salaries, and intriguing experiences serve as significant motivators. As a result, Ukrainians are actively pursuing education in this field, seeking new avenues for an exciting career journey.

Why We Decided to Join Forces

To assist as many individuals as possible at the beginning of their professional journey, we have partnered with Choice31. This career development company in the digital realm was created by Ukrainians for Ukrainians. Our partner's mission is to provide students with practical skills in relevant professions. The collaboration between Choice31 and JOBITT gives birth to a win-win program aimed at helping course graduates.

Through our combined efforts, we aim not only to increase the number of qualified specialists but also to open up a world of opportunities for them in Ukraine and beyond its borders.

So, read on to learn about the multitude of bonuses from us and our partner.

Courses Born in Collaboration with IT Companies

Who are Choice31? They are a career development company that is a part of Ukraine's vast digital market, formed in partnership with the IT companies of Netpeak Group. Thus, all courses are tailored to meet the market's current demands. The company's primary focus is to educate students in sought-after digital professions. The course programs are built on the foundation of a real 17-year IT business experience. The teaching principles include:

Practicality: The main goal of education is to provide students with knowledge they can immediately apply post-graduation. Projects designed to reinforce practical knowledge can become part of a beginner's portfolio.
Contemporary Methodologies: Courses are taught by lecturers-practitioners from Netpeak Group and other partner companies. Each profession's course curriculum is based on skill maps from IT companies.
Securing Job Offers: Graduates' ultimate goal and a measure of effective education involve receiving a job offer. At the end of each course, interested students can avail of Employment Center services. Choice31 believes job seeking is a skill that needs nurturing. They teach students to create effective resumes, match job vacancies, and excel in interviews.

The primary courses in digital professions last 2.5-3.5 months, depending on the chosen field. The great news is that the company equips students from scratch with theoretical and practical knowledge to reach a confident junior level. Lecturer-practitioners introduce students to real cases and conduct Q&A sessions. Alongside mastering a new profession, students learn strategies for successful job hunting at their Employment Center and receive assistance in securing job offers.

The main directions of education for digital professions include:

ASO Specialist: Riding the digital wave. Learn to optimize and promote apps on Google Play and the App Store, one of the most sought-after directions. The course also introduces students to the first Ukrainian ASO software – Asolytics.
Project Manager in IT: Students delve into project management tools and methodologies across all stages. They learn budget management, risk and team management, and report creation.
Targeted and Contextual Advertising Specialist: Graduates can launch and monitor advertising campaigns, optimize ads using Google Analytics, and achieve career success in advertising.
Business Analyst: Understanding IT product technicalities and effective communication with clients and teams are crucial in this field. Students learn to work with development methodologies and prepare documentation for real business cases.

Over 1000 students have acquired new professions through Choice31, finding jobs both in Ukraine and abroad. The company has also become a partner of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and received their recommendation letter. Through the IT Generation program, 36 students completed their desired professions' courses free of charge.

Skill Upgrade and Full Market Readiness

Choice31 also offers additional educational resources spanning various domains and formats, beneficial for beginners and experienced IT and digital professionals, or business owners.

Short courses in digital marketing and sales help quickly enhance professional skills. For instance, the Linkbuilder course provides link-building skills to kickstart or elevate one's marketing career. The Lead Generation course teaches effective strategies for attracting potential clients.

Moreover, the arsenal encompasses a plethora of directions since learning new skills and enhancing existing ones is a strategy for successful career development. Chat GPT, Google Sheets, Business English, conflict-free communication – all directions catering to diverse learning needs.

How We Explored Employment in Israel

Choice31 and JOBITT embarked on an exploration of international employment opportunities, starting with Israel. We were honored to be guests at a joint online event with Choice31, where we shared our experiences and insights about this market. Here are our findings.

Why Israeli IT?

Israel's IT ecosystem is continuously evolving and expanding:

As of April 2023, there were over 9,000 IT companies in the country.
Israel is renowned for its vast number of startups, currently ranking third globally in startup quantity, trailing only San Francisco and New York.
Israeli tech professionals receive investments from both domestic and foreign sources.
With industry growth comes a rising demand for qualified professionals, which the country is currently experiencing a shortage of. Therefore, IT companies in Israel actively hire foreign talent, including from Ukraine.
Nearly half of the representatives in Israel's high-tech sector collaborate with Ukrainian professionals through outsourcing, and approximately 15,000 Ukrainian experts work in Israeli IT companies.

Hence, Israelis are eager to hire skilled specialists, even after completing relevant courses. Employers prioritize the quality of professional skills and personal qualities over the presence of a higher education diploma.

However, during the employment phase, it's essential to consider the nuances of Israeli mentality and culture.

Partner Bonus Combo for Students

Ukrainians who choose to master one of the current digital professions with Choice31 and dream of working in an Israeli IT company will benefit greatly from both partners. Specifically designed for our readers, Choice31 and JOBITT have crafted a special offer. Choose a course and receive:

A complimentary Business English course alongside the profession course, as English is the predominant language in Israeli IT communication.
A series of consultations with a psychologist—a vital step often overlooked. Eliminating fears and uncertainties at the beginning is crucial for productive learning and future successful employment.
Cash rewards: a $100 cashback upon successful employment following completion of courses in Business Analyst, Project Manager, and PPC Specialist professions. For those securing an ASO Specialist position, the cashback will be $150.

Outstanding graduates demonstrating excellent results during education and earning diplomas will receive bonuses from JOBITT:

Verified by Choice31 status: Enhances profile appeal, as the career development company is known not only in Ukraine.
Premium status for 1 month: Graduates' profiles will gain maximum visibility in searches, expediting offers from employers.
Free use of the auto sender feature (typically priced at $7 per month for other users). This allows swift responses to a multitude of relevant job vacancies.
Candidate promotion for Israeli IT companies through advertising on JOBITT's partner resources.

Now is the best time for development.

Click on this link, choose your learning path, and receive the partner bonus combo.

Providing More Opportunities for Ukrainians' Professional Development

Choice31 and JOBITT firmly believe that the strong desire to improve one's life is the first step towards career success. The subsequent steps, driven by your determination and focused on realizing your plans, will guide you forward. Opportunities for development abound; the student's task is to utilize them wisely. We're here to help you achieve that.