Gjin’s Journey with YMCA Peja and HP LIFE: the Journey to Success
YMCA Peja (Kosovo) is a center that offers an environment where young people can develop their potential through the variety of programs for youth, like leadership, headspace and evolve which helps them stay active and learn new skills.
Another program where youth show interest is the HP LIFE. This learning platform stands out as a captivating digital program, offering 40 courses.
Within this framework, young people are afforded the opportunity to cultivate skills in various fields of interest such as communication, innovation, finance, marketing, technological proficiency, career development, digital business skills, and operations.
Gjin is a cheerful, caring, and responsible boy from Peja. He is 16 years old and has been a part of Peja’s YMCA for 1 year and a half now. He is a high school student in the field of computer sciences and has advanced his skills with different courses and trainings.
Gjin started his experience with YMCA as a peer and has his own group as a peer trainer now, where he has the chance to share his knowledge and experience among new peers. He says that YMCA provides numerous opportunities for young people to develop in various social and professional domains.
Gjin’s experience with HP
HP LIFE courses have been an incredible journey for him. Completing twelve courses was not only fulfilling but also immensely enjoyable. Each course brought unique insights and practical skills that he could immediately apply in both his personal and professional life.
The interactive format and user-friendly interface made learning fun and engaging. He has gained valuable knowledge and confidence through these courses, and he is eager to continue exploring more. HP LIFE has truly been a positive and enriching experience for him.
Gjin’s expectations for his future
As Gjin sets his sights on becoming a full stack developer, he aims to fuse the expertise gained from both YMCA and HP LIFE to realize his dream of establishing a digital company. With a firm foundation in leadership and a deep understanding of technology, he is confident in his ability to lead his team effectively and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship.
His vision is to create an innovative and impactful digital venture, leveraging his skills to drive success and make a meaningful difference in the digital landscape.
“The journey to success is paved with teamwork and resilience, where every challenge is an opportunity for growth.” Gjin Kajtazi
Digital Community Hubs in the West Balkans is a YMCA initiative, powered by HP to accelerate digital equity in the regions, by helping YMCAs in Kosovo, Albania, Serbia, and North Macedonia to expand existing or create new digital community hubs.
The project aims to expand existing digital hubs and create new ones to enable young people, including those from marginalized communities, teachers, and youth workers, to access greater opportunities for education and employment.