In a world where technology is constantly evolving, people remain our most valuable asset. Education is the key to a successful future for our society and economy. At SiteGround, we believe that investing in education is the foundation of any successful society.
Our strongest example is always personal. In our team, we believe that everything starts with us!
SiteGround People Supporting Education
A Personal Example – Ivo Tzenov
Our founder, Ivo Tzenov, himself a graduate of the American University in Blagoevgrad, returned to share his inspiring journey with the new generation. In his motivational lecture, he talked about how the idea for SiteGround was born, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned on the road to global success. Ivo emphasized the importance of adaptability and the pursuit of learning and continuous development in a rapidly changing world. His advice was a truly inspiring spark for students who dream of building their careers.
Ivo was joined by colleagues Valentina Kozhuharova, HR Manager, and Dorothea Hadjigeorgieva from the company’s investment department. Valentina shared more about the development of SiteGround’s culture, while Doroteya gave examples of the company’s investment strategies that respond to current trends with a focus on current global challenges such as climate change and sustainable production.
Teacher Training
We believe that quality education starts with teachers. That’s why, in partnership with our “Lead by Example” foundation, we organize practical workshops called “Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom. This year, we reached nearly 100 teachers in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Stara Zagora, teaching them how to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching. Studies show that only 1/3 of teachers in Bulgaria are familiar with these technologies and many are still skeptical. Our workshops aim to change this by providing teachers with new skills and tools that can make learning more engaging and effective.
Support for Students
We don’t forget about the students either. With our leading AI expert, Yassen Kiprov, we conducted the first of a series of inspiring lectures for seventh-grade students. Yassen discussed the various applications of artificial intelligence and shared personal experiences from his professional journey. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies, which is crucial for success in the modern work environment. At the end of the lecture, he offered practical AI tools that students can use for educational purposes.
In addition to school visits, we are transforming our office into a knowledge hub. This summer, 15 third-grade students from the “Kocho Chestimenски” Primary School in the village of Dinka, Pazardzhik, immersed themselves in the world of technology and learned how to navigate their future educational choices during an exciting visit to us. Three lecturers from our company participated in the training.
SiteGrounder for 3 Days
Summer is not just for vacation – we also organized our summer academy “SiteGround-er for 3 Days.” This initiative provided the children of our employees with a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the business and develop new skills. For three days, 13 children aged between 15 and 20 participated in practical workshops, learned the basics of online business, and received career guidance from our specialists. We included a module on socially responsible behavior to highlight the importance of philanthropy in business.
Ecosystem
There is an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child. This is also true for education. We know that we cannot do it alone, which is why we have found our allies, whom we support sustainably and with whom we bring about change every day. We work on developing teacher potential, digitizing the educational process, and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking among youth, and we are developing a partnership with INSAIT.
Our commitment to education goes beyond the training for teachers and children that we organize ourselves. It is part of our activities and support for Teach for Bulgaria Foundation, the largest non-governmental organization in Bulgaria focused on transforming the educational system and processes for the better. Our investment over three years is €150,000, and together we launched the “Model Schools” program, which has already reached over 100 schools and 44,000 students, focusing on modernizing their management and teaching practices aimed at academic progress and the well-being of every student.
We recognize that education does not stop in the classroom. That’s why we invest in programs like ABLE, which offers youth from across the country the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial thinking and real business ideas. Additionally, our support for the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Technologies (INSAIT) is a strategic investment in the future of the Bulgarian education system. With up to €6 million over five years, we aim to attract world-renowned experts to train the new generation of specialists.
Education is a process that requires effort from all of us. We believe that together we can create a better future for the next generations. Let us be the modern enlighteners who change the world!