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The future is here, don't stay behind!

We are a two-year program for high school students supported by Microsoft preparing you for the world of modern technologies.

  • Practical projects
  • Mentoring from professionals
  • Real experiences
  • Inspiring opportunities

What awaits you?

The program has two parts that run side by side for the full two years. In four semesters, you build a shared foundation together with your whole cohort. At the same time, you go deep into the field you enjoy most in one of seven Action Groups, working on your own projects.

Shared foundation: 4 semesters

Each semester has one topic and your whole cohort takes it, so you get a solid foundation whatever you focus on later. We learn in webinars, usually on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, for about two hours on Microsoft Teams.

  1. Semester 1

    Modern Work

    You will learn to get the most out of Microsoft 365 and modern collaboration tools, so you can handle school, teamwork and your own projects more effectively.

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  2. Semester 2

    Soft Skills

    You will develop skills that open doors in any field – clear communication, presenting to an audience, teamwork and managing your own time.

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  3. Semester 3

    IT Pro

    You will dive into the world of IT infrastructure and the cloud – from Windows and computer networks through identity management to deploying services in Microsoft Azure.

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  4. Semester 4

    Business Operations

    You will understand how companies and projects work – from planning and managing projects through the basics of finance and working with data to pitching your own business idea.

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Your specialization: Action Groups

An Action Group is a team where you go deep into one field. The main thing is working on projects, ideally ones you bring yourself. On hour-long Monday calls, your group catches up on what everyone is working on. We place you in an Action Group based on what you tell us about yourself in the interview. The Action Groups belong to three departments:

We're not just online!

You can do most of the program online from home. But several times a year, we get together in person.

What STC gives you

STC opens doors to opportunities that would otherwise remain closed. From internships in prominent companies to participating in official Microsoft events and presenting to large audiences. All while you're still in high school.

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STC is more than just an educational program – it's a community of enthusiastic students from all around the country who join forces to push each other further.

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The program includes opportunities to gain internationally recognized certifications for free. They not only look great on your resume, but they prove what you really know.

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You'll gain hands-on experience, meet experts from companies and find the direction you want to take next. All while you're still in high school.

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Who stands behind us

The companies and organizations that support the program, and the accreditations that let us teach with official materials.

How to get into STC?

You can apply in your 1st to 3rd year of high school; most of the students we accept are in their 2nd or 3rd year. IT knowledge is not required, but it helps. Applications open every autumn and the selection has three steps.

  1. A man filling in the STC application on his computer.
    Step 1

    Online application

    Are you interested in our program? Fill out an application and show us who you really are, tell us what inspires you and what you want to achieve!

    How to write your application (in Czech)
  2. A man in an online interview in the regional round.
    Step 2

    Regional round

    During your first round you will meet online with a jury made up of our mentors and teachers that will assess your relationship to modern technologies or motivation.

    How to ace the interview (in Czech)
  3. Smiling STC students in team shirts sitting at a table during the final of the selection process.
    Step 3

    Final

    The final is the last step on the journey to the Student Trainee Center. It takes place directly at the Microsoft building in Prague, where you show your skills and enthusiasm live in front of the jury and prove that you are the one we're looking for!

And now it's up to you!

Join us and gain experience that will move you forward even before you graduate.

I want to apply

Applications open every autumn.

Frequently asked questions

  1. Student Trainee Center (STC) is a two-year program for high school students from all over Czechia, supported by Microsoft. In four semesters you build a shared foundation in modern technologies, and at the same time you work on your own projects in the field you enjoy in one of seven Action Groups.

  2. Participation in the whole program and the certification exams are free of charge for accepted students. You only pay for accommodation and food at teambuilding.

  3. No. STC is about technology in general, not just IT – we also cover presenting, design, marketing and education. IT knowledge is a plus, but you will learn a lot of it with us.

  4. Anyone in their 1st to 3rd year of high school; most of the students we accept are in their 2nd or 3rd year. The program takes two years, so unfortunately it does not work out for 4th years.

  5. Yes, the program is built to fit alongside school. Webinars are online in the evening, usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for about two hours, and you can usually watch them as a recording too. Your Action Group has an hour-long call on Mondays. You work on your projects whenever it suits you – what matters is that they keep moving forward.

  6. Lessons run online on Microsoft Teams, so you can join from anywhere. Several times a year we meet in person: at the summer and winter school in Prague, at teambuilding and at the conference.

  7. Based on what you enjoy. In the interview we ask about your interests and goals, and we pick the Action Group where you can grow the most.