The DigiFLEd team continues to actively engage with the university community, supporting the development of students’ digital competencies and strengthening their interaction with employers.
At the Educational and Scientific Institute of Foreign Philology of Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University, the DigiFLEd Job Fair ‘Digital Competencies of the Future: The Employer’s Perspective on the Foreign Language Specialist’s Profile’ took place.
The event brought together representatives from business, HR, education, and the student community, creating a meaningful platform for professional dialogue on the evolving role of foreign language specialists in the digital age.
Participants had the opportunity to explore key aspects of developing digital competencies for future professionals. The fair was opened by Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs, Viktoriia Zhukovska, who welcomed the guests and emphasised the importance of strengthening the dialogue between education and
the labour market.
Maryna Polkhovska presented the outcomes and achievements of the DigiFLEd project, highlighting the main directions of digitalising language education and updating academic programmes.
A central part of the event was the panel discussion ‘Digital Competencies of the Future’, featuring representatives of the translation agency Great, the WinWin Educational Center, the HR team of Viseven, the DIYA team, and Lyceum No. 23. Employers shared practical insights into what modern foreign language specialists should know and which digital skills are currently in highest demand.
Special attention was paid to presenting educational materials.
Yuliia Lysetska introduced the DigiFLEd course ‘Translation Technologies’, showcasing how translation technologies can be integrated into the learning process.
Daryna Rudnytska presented the results of DigiEduHack 2025, including the winning project created by a student team from Zhytomyr State University, which applied artificial intelligence to develop innovative learning solutions.
The programme concluded with a demonstration of digital English lessons by Yuliia Klymovych and Yuliia Kharchyshyna, offering practical examples of how EdTech tools can be used effectively in the modern classroom.
The job fair became an opportunity for an open professional conversation about the current labour market demands and the competencies that help students begin their careers with confidence.
Collaboration between the university, students, and employers demonstrates the importance of digital skills and their role in shaping the profile of future specialists. Ahead are new events, new opportunities, and continued collaboration toward modernising language education.