Dita Přikrylová facts for kids
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Dita Přikrylová (born February 26, 1989) is a talented Czech software engineer. She is also a social entrepreneur, which means she starts businesses to help people and solve social problems. Dita is famous for creating Czechitas, a non-profit group that helps women and young people learn about computers and technology. Czechitas is inspired by the "Girls Who Code" program and offers training and ways to connect with others in the tech world.
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Early Life and Education
Dita Přikrylová studied at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. She focused on Systems Engineering and Applied Computer Science. These subjects taught her how computer systems work and how to use them.
In 2016, Dita was chosen for two important international programs. She was the only person from the Czech Republic to join the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI). This program was run by the United States Department of State. She also attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in California, where leaders from around the world discussed new business ideas.
Making a Difference in Tech
Dita Přikrylová is best known for her amazing work with Czechitas. She started Czechitas in 2014. Her main goal was to help women and girls learn to code and get jobs in the IT field. She wanted to break down old ideas about who can work with computers.
Czechitas Programs
Czechitas offers classes all over the Czech Republic. They have special learning centers in Brno and Prague. These centers help women, especially those aged 20 to 45, learn new computer skills. This training helps them start new careers in technology.
Dita also worked with Microsoft to create an Academy of Programming for kids. This program offers free online training and lessons for young people aged 8 to 26. It helps them learn about different computer programs.
Helping Refugees Learn to Code
In 2016, Dita co-founded another non-profit called Powercoders. She started it with Christian Hirsig and Cornelia Meyer. Powercoders is based in Switzerland, with centers in Lausanne and Zurich. This group teaches coding skills to refugees. Learning these skills helps refugees find better jobs and build new lives.
Other Contributions
Besides Czechitas, Dita is involved with other projects. She works as a business developer for GreenFox Academy in Prague. This academy started in Hungary and offers free computer programming courses, especially for women.
Dita also helps guide the Social Impact Awards. This group supports new ideas that help society. She represents many people who have been part of their programs. She is also on the board of Cesko.digital. This is an online community where IT experts in the Czech Republic volunteer their skills. They help non-profit groups and government organizations with their technology needs.
As of 2020, Dita Přikrylová works for Avast, a company that makes anti-virus software. She is the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Communities there. This means she helps make sure everyone feels welcome and included at the company.
Awards and Recognitions
Dita Přikrylová has received many awards for her important work.
- In 2016, the European Parliament gave her the European Citizens' Prize. This award recognized her efforts to help more women and girls learn about technology and computers.
- Also in 2016, Forbes magazine named her one of the 30 youngest business leaders in the Czech Republic under 30 years old.
- In 2017, she received the South by Southwest Community Service Award from SXSW in Austin, Texas.
- In 2017, she was part of the Aspen Institute Young Leaders Program in Central Europe.
- In 2018, she was chosen as the Female Role Model of the year by the Central European Startups Award.
See also
In Spanish: Dita Formánková para niños
