The agreement provides for activities to be held in the ‘cyber-classroom’ of the Youth Center equipped with INK’s support. The program includes cyber-tournaments, IT training courses and workshops delivered by industry experts. The cyber classroom will open officially on the Youth Day of the VIII International Baikal Risk Forum in October 2024, with JSC INK-Capital as the principal organizer and INK as the general partner.

The cyber-classroom is meant for schoolchildren and university students to learn about modern technologies, work on projects, share experience, and expand knowledge. It will help young people get ready to tap into the IT industry and develop the skills needed for a successful career.

“It is our hope that the cyber-classroom will become a gravity center for all those interested in IT and willing to progress in that field. We are ready to share our expertise and experience to help young people achieve success in the IT world,” said Iakov Ginzburg.

The company implements a practice-focused program called School – University – INK, which received the grand prix of prestigious international award InterComm 2024. As part of the program, INK offers a one-year paid IT internship for university students, during which young specialists are involved in various business tasks of the company. Interns receive individual training plans to build new skills and competencies and have individual mentors. The best performing students are included in the candidate pool and, if a suitable vacancy opens, are onboarded by the company.

INK cooperates with the regional Youth Center on a frequent basis, holding the Youth Day of the annual Baikal Risk Forum and the annual youth festival there, among other activities.

Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) is an independent producer of raw hydrocarbons based in Eastern Siberia. Incorporated in 2000, the company engages in geological study, exploration and development of subsoil blocks in the Irkutsk Region, Krasnoyarsk Region and Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). In 2023 INK was among the top 100 of Russia’s employers according to the rating of HeadHunter.

INK signed partnership agreement with regional ministry for youth policy