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At ATH\/TECH<\/span>\u00a0we are committed to supporting our students beyond the classroom\u00a0– connecting them with meaningful opportunities that help them grow, network, and thrive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During\u00a0this year\u2019s\u00a0Devoxx\u00a0Greece<\/a>,\u00a0our students had the chance to volunteer at one of Greece’s leading developer conferences, gaining hands-on experience and building meaningful connections along the way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sofia\u00a0Loukisa, a stage 3 BSc in Computer Science<\/a>\u00a0student,\u00a0shared that it was a unique opportunity to connect with people and explore potential job opportunities in a truly supportive environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Everyone was there for the same reason, which made it an extremely positive and motivating experience.”<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are proud to stand by our students, empowering them to step into opportunities that make a real difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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