Workforce Requalification Project – First Cycle
In the period between April and September 2017, MASIT with the support of USAID / REG Project started working on a project for pre-qualification. It is a project for the pre-qualification of staff, which includes employed and unemployed persons, where the interested candidates have the opportunity to retrain in order to gain some other skills, knowledge and practical experience (beyond those already obtained) for IT profiles needed by ICT companies, which in future would potentially be employed by ICT companies.
The ultimate goal of the project, and after the program visit, is to get people into ICT companies in junior or senior ICT programming positions. The pre-qualification program will last approximately 5 months, starting in April 2017.
Through the pre-qualification process trainees will gain theoretical and practical knowledge through many hands-on activities, work on a specific project or case study that will be upgraded from subject to subject, but will also enrich their competencies with organizational culture and soft skills that will make them immediately ready for employment and productive engagement within IT companies.
Based on the results of the questionnaire completed by thirty IT companies that are potential employers, two pre-qualification programs were selected that will produce, at present, two most attractive and most inefficient IT profiles:
.NET Developer and
Front End Web Developer.
The pre-qualification program will be implemented in three phases, from April to September 2017.
PARTNERS AND USERS:
- MASIT – MASIT will be responsible for coordinating the entire project and will be responsible for carrying out all activities as planned. MASIT will find a training provider, HR recruiter, and coordinate ICT companies for the purpose of executing the project. MASIT will also carry out all necessary public relations, marketing and project promotion activities in order to reach and inform as many potential applicants as possible.
- Seavus Educational and Development Center – Will be fully responsible for the topics and curricula of the training program as well as having relevant trainers for the identified profiles. The training provider prepares the program, the content, a clear specification of courses (courses) that will go into each of the two profiles; number (fund) of classes; list and CV of trainers and has a complete training facility / facility.
- Companies – MASIT member companies will be involved in this project in defining the content of the program and providing mentoring and internships for 1 – 3 months for selected participants. The companies will have the opportunity to offer the candidates who have undergone the trainings, immediately after the training, according to the need of the company.
- Program Participants – Program participants must have a minimum high school diploma, not older than 35 years, employed or unemployed, have the interest and predisposition to pursue a career in ICT. Potential candidates may also be graduates of any faculty other than electrical engineering. For non-IT candidates, the focus will be on people who are math and programming savvy and have a logical way of thinking. Unemployed candidates will have an advantage in the selection process. All interested participants can send their CV to contact@masit.org.mk by 21.04.2017.
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Meeting with the Minister of Digital Transformation
Common Priorities Set The Board of Directors of MASIT held a productive meeting with the Minister of Digital Transformation, Mr. Stefan Andonovski. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to deepen the collaboration between the Ministry and the Chamber, as well as to align priorities and visions for the further development of the ICT sector in the country. Minister Andonovski extended his sincere congratulations to the newly elected members of the MASIT Board of Directors and the President, emphasizing the importance of continuity and the Chamber’s ongoing work as a relevant and active partner to institutions. “MASIT is a great friend of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, and we will continue that way in the future,” stated the Minister, adding that joint activities will continue with increased intensity in areas such as digitalization, the economic potential of technology, modernization of public and private processes, development and application of artificial intelligence, and strengthening cybersecurity capacities. MASIT highlighted the key priorities of the new leadership – creating conditions for sustainable growth of the ICT industry, improving the business climate, boosting exports and internationalization of domestic ICT companies, and systemic support for digital skills and human capital. Both sides emphasized the importance of close and transparent communication, timely exchange of information, and the initiation of concrete measures and policies that will deliver real results for businesses, institutions, and citizens. The meeting served as confirmation of a joint commitment to building a digitally mature, resilient, and competitive society – a goal that requires collaboration, partnership, and a shared vision. News All news
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MASIT held a professional workshop on the topic “ICT, Regulation, and Human Capital”
Organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Information and Communication Technologies – MASIT, on May 28 a specialized working meeting was held on the topic “ICT, Regulation, and Human Capital,” focusing on key challenges faced by the ICT sector in terms of regulation, human capital, and technological changes. The event brought together relevant representatives from institutions, the business sector, and academia. The first panel discussion featured Mr. Gjoko Velkovski, Deputy Minister for Social Policy, Demography and Youth, Mr. Lazar Jovevski, university professor and advisor to the Prime Minister on labor and social policy, Mr. Mladen Frchkoski, Head of the Labor Market Department at the Ministry of Economy and Labor, and Mr. Jordan Dimitrovski, President of MASIT, who in his address emphasized that the Chamber remains a strong advocate for the interests of the ICT industry and will intensify efforts to create a fair, predictable, and modern regulatory framework that supports digital transformation and the development of human capital as a key ICT sector resource. The legal aspect of the current regulations and the challenges faced by ICT companies were thoroughly addressed by Mr. Jovan Najdenovski — lawyer and long-time legal representative of MASIT. We are especially pleased that attendees had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the complexity of the everyday legal challenges ICT companies face. Professional insights and practical experiences were also shared by Ms. Nevena Meshko from Mak System, Ms. Ana Zakovska from ITLabs, and Ms. Dina Ivanovic from Prohiad SEE, each with significant roles in human resources, labor relations, and legal regulation within their companies. The discussion was enriched with valuable perspectives from other sectors as well, thanks to Ms. Kristina Spiroska from Halkbank, Mr. Slavko Sazdovski from Triglav Life Insurance, and Mr. Dejan Pavleski from Semos, who shared their practical experiences from the banking and insurance industries. Among the key topics discussed were the application of the Labor Law in the context of flexible work models, the legal and practical implications of automation and artificial intelligence, digitization of HR processes, and the need for new internal regulations related to working from home or abroad — i.e., remote work. The closing segment highlighted specific conclusions and recommendations for further action. One of the key outcomes of the event was the initiative to form a MASIT working group to propose amendments to the Labor Law in line with the ICT industry’s specific needs. It was also proposed to organize thematic roundtables including all relevant stakeholders — institutions, companies, and experts — to align regulation with current conditions and needs. The event was held at Halkbank‘s premises, a patron partner of MASIT, whose support and hospitality were essential for the successful organization of the meeting. MASIT remains committed to improving the business environment for ICT companies and advocating for industry interests during the creation and adaptation of the legal framework. Through collaboration, expertise, and an integrated approach, MASIT will continue leading the dialogue for a better future for the ICT sector in Macedonia. Новости Сите новости
23. 07. 2025y.
“ICT, Regulation and Human Capital”
Работни односи во ИКТ секторот: легислатива, технолошки предизвици и менаџирање со вработените МАСИТ организира специјализирана работна средба посветена на актуелните предизвици поврзани со примената на Законот за работни односи (ЗРО) во ИКТ индустријата. Настанот ќе се одржи во просториите на нашиот патрон партнер Халкбанк – Дирекција 2, каде што ќе се отвори продуктивна дискусија со релевантни претставници од институции, универзитетски професори и бизнис заедницата. Клучни цели на средбата се: Анализа на практичната примена на ЗРО во контекст на ИКТ индустријата; Отворање на дијалог за дилемите околу флуктуацијата на работните позиции, како резултат на автоматизација и вештачка интелигенција; Споделување добри практики за дигитализирани HR процеси; Иницирање дискусија за потребата од секторски пристап во регулирањето на работните односи во ИКТ. Програмата опфаќа: Панел дискусии со претставници од Владата, правни експерти, универзитетски професори, HR професионалци и ИКТ компании; Дискусија во однос на најрелевантните членови од ЗРО кои го засегаат ИКТ секторот; Прашања околу договорни односи, работа од далечина, бонуси, политики за одмор; Правни аспекти поврзани со „технолошки вишок“ и употреба на AI во компании; Практични примери за дигитализирано HR работење; Заеднички предлог за иницијативи и можности поврзани со предлог – законски измени во контекст на ИКТ индустријата. Очекуваме значајно учество од членките на МАСИТ, како и конструктивна размена на искуства и предлози за унапредување на регулативата во склад со реалноста на ИКТ пазарот на труд. Програма 📍 Локација: Халк Банка – Дирекција 2 (влез кон Рамстор мол)🗓️ Датум и време: 28.05.2025, 09:00 – 13:00 часот⌛ Места се ограничени – регистрирацијата е отворена до 26ти мај 2025 или до пополнување на местата.РЕГИСТРАЦИЈАНастанот е поддржан од ХАЛКБАНК АД како Патрон партнер на МАСИТ и истиот е бесплатен за членките на Комората. Новости Сите новости
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