My father was a military man and he instilled in me a special respect for these people from childhood. I was not in the army. But I felt indebted to those who stood in defense of our life and freedom. Meanwhile, the problem of rehabilitation of veterans became more and more urgent.
I have made a public commitment to teach a small group of people the skills they need to start their IT careers, and to do everything I can to help them get jobs.Free of charge and without any obligation to me.
And the puzzle took shape: Vyacheslav Melnyk, at that time - Head of Rivne IT Cluster, introduced me to the right person - Andrii Burachyk, Director of the regional hospital for war veterans.We found a common language immediately and got down to business: we conducted an information campaign among patients and gathered all those interested for the first meeting.It was difficult to prove the seriousness of intentions and achieve their trust. Therefore, I announced that everyone who comes to the first class will receive a laptop as a gift.With my own money and with the help of friends, I managed to buy laptops and everything necessary.
Armed with a good mood and self-confidence, I packed a small hatchback to the ceiling with pizza and laptops and set off for my first class in Klevan.It was not easy in every way. But I was happy and felt that I was doing right things.Half a year has passed since then. There are four people left. Each of them has chosen their future direction and is on the finish line to their first job in IT.
I thank everyone who supported me.Huge thanks to English language teachers who responded to my public request and help boys on a volunteer basis.Thanks friends and colleagues.Thanks Rivne IT Cluster, which fulfilled its function as effectively as possible.Thank you Andrii Ivanovich Burachyk and the hospital team - you are doing a great job.Thanks to everyone who cares.We are doing a good thing.Together - we'll do more!

Alex Stasuk- Founder & CEO at xWarriors Academy