The Southern Region of the Republic of Moldova continues to establish itself as an active hub for the development of digital skills through the consistent achievements of students and teachers within the national “Tekwill Junior Ambassadors” competition. This year’s results confirm the strengthening of an educational ecosystem focused on innovation, applied learning, and preparing the next generation for the digital economy.

In the current edition, representatives from Cahul, Leova, Cantemir, and other localities across the region won 27 national awards and distinctions in fields such as entrepreneurship, graphic design, mobile application development, web design and development, video storytelling, digital education, and C/C++ algorithm programming.

These achievements are supported by an educational pathway built through the partnership between the national “Tekwill in Every School” program and the INOTEK Center, which contributes to expanding access for students and teachers in southern Moldova to mentoring, modern educational resources, and hands-on learning experiences.

A Strengthening Educational Ecosystem

Now in its sixth edition, the “Tekwill Junior Ambassadors” competition serves as a platform for validating students’ digital and creative skills, giving them the opportunity to transform ideas into projects with real-world applicability.

Through the active involvement of schools across the region, the competition has become a mechanism that connects education with emerging technological fields while encouraging students to develop solutions relevant to their communities.

Regional Success Stories

In the Entrepreneurship category, the team from “Mihai Eminescu” Theoretical High School in Leova District won first place under the guidance of teacher Stanislav Lozan.

In Graphic Design, “Iulia Hasdeu” College in Cahul won first place at the high school level, while “Alexei Mateevici” Theoretical High School in Cahul received second place at the lower secondary level.

Inga Parfeni and Valeria Profirean, students at “Iulia Hasdeu” College in Cahul and winners of first place in Graphic Design, stated:

“Winning first place is an honor for us and a confirmation that our hard work was worthwhile. It was a process through which we learned a great deal, from the initial idea to the completion of the final project, and every stage helped us grow and gain more confidence in what we are capable of creating. We are proud to have represented our college and our region at the national level.”

In the Mobile Application Development category, the team from “Iulia Hasdeu” College in Cahul won third place.

Nicolae Ciurea and Alexandru Istrate, students at “Iulia Hasdeu” College in Cahul and winners of third place in Mobile Application Development, stated:

“Third place is an important achievement for us and a motivation to continue learning. It was an experience that allowed us to transform our knowledge into something tangible and to see our work recognized at the national level. We are proud to have represented our college and the Cahul region, and we are eager to continue developing in the field of technology.”

Significant results were also recorded in Video Storytelling, Web Design and Development, Digital Education, and the C++ Programming Marathon, where students from Cahul, Cantemir, and Leova demonstrated their ability to combine creativity with technical skills.