At the premises of Tietoevry, another roundtable took place—this time focused on two rapidly developing fields: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. The event was held under the patronage of Deputy Governor for Education Jan Veřmiřovský, who emphasized in his opening remarks the crucial role of cooperation between experts, schools, and companies in modernizing secondary vocational education.
Labor Market Demands and Real-World Challenges
The discussion was enriched by Petr Grätz, a representative of Tietoevry, who shared the employer’s perspective. He spoke about the specific requirements companies have for graduates, shifting trends in the labor market, and the critical skills needed today in IT and security. The key word was preparedness—not only technical but also mental and communicative.
Cybersecurity: EduBoxes with Real Impact
Radim Juchelka, head of the Cybersecurity team, presented progress on the Cybersecurity EduBox. The module has received highly positive feedback from both teachers and students, and its practical use is spreading quickly. The next step will be expanding its use to grammar schools, where interest in cybersecurity is steadily increasing. The discussion also highlighted the “Dávej kybe” campaign and cooperation with NÚKIB (National Cyber and Information Security Agency) to strengthen cyber resilience in education.
Artificial Intelligence as a Tool and Topic
The AI team, led by Tomáš Gröpl, presented the concept of an AI-focused EduBox. In an interactive environment, students not only learn how AI works but also how to use it meaningfully—both in school and in their future careers. Teachers appreciate the clear methodological guidance and the ability to work with practical scenarios.
Sharing, Support, and International Inspiration
The closing remarks were delivered by MTA Director Jan Meca, who stressed the importance of sharing knowledgeand mutual support across schools. He cited international inspiration, especially the Spanish organization TKNIKA, which acts as an innovator and coordinator of vocational education at the national level.
The discussion also brought practical suggestions—for example, the proposal to create a platform where teachers could contact MTA experts with specific questions about teaching or easily request recommended educational materials.
The roundtable confirmed that open dialogue between schools, experts, and companies is key to developing education that meets the demands of both today and tomorrow. We thank all participants and look forward to the next steps in advancing technical education together.
