The Virtuoso STEM Academy project will strengthen the capacities of the World Youth Alliance Southeast Europe association through the establishment of cooperation with 6 educational institutions (4 kindergartens, 1 school, 1 faculty). 7 employees and volunteers of the association will participate in 6 trainings, study visits and conferences, while employees of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology will conduct 10 trainings and 10 mentoring sessions for employees of SSM SEE and partner schools and kindergartens. All this will strengthen the capacities of the association and partners to implement 360 STEM workshops with 900 children and students during the 3 years of project implementation. Also, 12 public events will be organized annually to promote STEM in public places, including 3 STEM stands, 5 STEM exhibitions and 4 STEM competitions.

The project started on March 12, 2025 and runs until March 12, 2028.

The project is implemented in partnership with the following partners:

1. Kindergarten Budućnost

2. Kindergarten Creative Days

3. Puss in Boots Kindergarten

4. Vladimir Nazor Kindergarten

5. Dominik Savio Elementary School

6. University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology