Experts who strengthened the Place of Power in March
March was filled with useful knowledge, inspiration and new opportunities thanks to our incredible experts who shared their secrets of success, inspiring and motivating teenagers to move forward. Let's remember what we remembered from the first month of spring👇
AI Monetization with Volodymyr Teteruk 💻
We started the spring with a training from a true expert in the field of artificial intelligence – Volodymyr Teteruk. Teenagers got a unique opportunity to learn about the prospects for earning money in the new technological era! During the practical training, participants:
- We discovered 5 proven ways to monetize AI.
- We gained access to practical tools from a professional.
- We learned about the trends of 2025 in the field of artificial intelligence.
- We asked a question to an expert with experience in over 150 successful projects.
Financial literacy with Olga Obedkova 💰
How to properly allocate your budget and make money work for you? Participants received answers to these and other questions at a financial literacy workshop conducted for us by FIBO School co-founder Olga Ob'edkova.
The teenagers mastered the 50/30/20 budgeting principle, learned the basics of investing, and took their first steps toward financial freedom. Olga shared not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical tools that can be immediately applied in everyday life.
Behind the scenes of the fight against corruption from NABU detectives 🕵️
A real revelation for many was the meeting with NABU detectives Victoria and Oleksandr. The teenagers looked behind the scenes of investigations into top corruption cases and learned about the daily work of anti-corruption agencies.
The guests spoke frankly about the challenges faced by detectives, the specifics of conducting investigations, and shared their own experience in fighting corruption in Ukraine.
Laughter therapy with Sergiy Afonsky 😄
What could be better than a natural antidepressant? A laughter therapy class by Serhiy Afonsky showed participants how to use humor to combat stress and life's difficulties. At the class, teenagers:
- They participated in game exercises for improvisation and creative thinking.
- They learned to create jokes and comedic scenes.
- They practiced their public speaking skills through humorous performances.
- They found a safe space for self-expression and confidence development.
Pro Fashion 2.0 with Stella Shykolenko 👗
Participants of the “Pro Fashion 2.0” course, led by professional fashion illustrator Stella Shykolenko, learned everything about creating a conscious clothing brand and eco-friendly fashion.
During the three-day course, teenagers got acquainted with Ukrainian brands that are changing the industry, learned how to create their own brand from concept to finished product and present their ideas. The perfect balance of theory and practice allowed everyone to go through the full path - from choosing a name and creating a logo to presenting their own brand.
Career guidance workshop with Olena Cherydechenko 🚀
What path to choose in the future? At a career guidance workshop with Olena Cherydechenko, participants sought answers to this important question. Instead of boring lectures, teenagers were treated to teamwork, games, and challenges. Over the course of 3.5 hours, they:
- They found an internal compass of values.
- Hidden talents were revealed.
- We improved important skills.
- We learned about the future of professions.
- We received insights from successful people.
Legal quiz with Yulia Solovyova ⚖️
We ended March with a legal quiz from JurShtab with human rights activist and public figure Yulia Solovyova. Participants tested their knowledge of personal rights in an interactive format.
Do you need a permit to travel abroad at 16? From what age can you work? What to do if you are detained by the police? After each question, the teenagers received detailed explanations from a lawyer, which helped them better understand their rights. Legal knowledge turned out to be not boring, but very useful and interesting!
With the arrival of April, we are preparing even more interesting meetings, useful trainings and opportunities for your development. To not miss a single event, follow the updates in our Instagram and review regularly schedule on the website. See you in the Place of Power, where new discoveries are always waiting for you 💪
