Ithra summer programmes for youth successful
These programmes aim to offer a rewarding and holistic experience for a broader age group. The programmes targeted three age groups, 10 – 12, 13 – 14, and 15 – 16, and combined workshops, field visits, interactive challenges, training camps, sports activities, and artistic and community projects.
The curriculum focused on future skills, artificial intelligence, self-discipline, creativity, entrepreneurship, arts and financial literacy, preparing participants for technological and global developments.
This summer also marked the launch of Ithra for Youth for 15 – 16-year-olds, designed to build leadership and confidence while introducing concepts of artificial intelligence.
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