SheCanAI – From vulnerable roles to AI implementation specialists.
For women in Estonia & Latvia
12 months (300+ hours of expected participation)
SheCanAI is a 12-month reskilling program run by Riga TechGirls and Smartworkacademy, designed to prepare women for roles in AI implementation.
During this 12 months program, 100 women in Estonia and 100 women in Latvia will:
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gain access to free AI training
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build a local network of fellow learners, mentors, and recruiters
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develop the soft skills needed to support a successful career transition
Program is run by:
Short Description:
Program duration: August 2026 - August 2027
Price: FREE
Application period: open
Language: English
Application criteria: No previous IT-related work or study experience is required. Applicants should be motivated to transition into IT and ready to work hard and study independently.
Course structure: The program combines hybrid learning, including independent study, virtual contact hours, and practical assignments related to AI, totaling approximately 150 hours. It also includes soft skills webinars and a mandatory internship (or further studies in IT) at the end of the course.
What to expect as a learner?
SheCanAI combines practical AI training, independent learning, group work, and career support. The program is designed to help participants understand how AI can be used in real organisations and how to take the first steps towards AI-related roles.
During the AI training phase, participants will learn the fundamentals of generative AI and large language models, explore tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini, and set up their own AI assistant to support learning. The course covers responsible AI use, ethics, data protection, and the limitations of AI tools. Participants will learn prompt engineering, working with company-specific data, model customisation, risk management, data security, bias mitigation, and change management.
A strong focus is placed on practical implementation. Participants will learn how to identify work processes that could benefit from AI, map workflows, and evaluate where automation can create real value. They will test AI agents and build simple prototypes for tasks such as customer service, HR onboarding, document handling, finance reporting, and data analysis using low-code/no-code tools and selected Python libraries.
Each participant will complete a capstone project: an AI implementation plan for a chosen organisational process. This includes automation steps, success indicators, and an analysis of possible risks and mitigation strategies.
The final part of the program focuses on career and placement support. Participants will work on their CVs and LinkedIn profiles, use AI tools to support job search and interview preparation, and receive guidance in identifying suitable roles in AI and ICT. The program also includes inspirational meetings with women who have transitioned into ICT careers, as well as sessions with employers to introduce possible roles, internships, and recruitment pathways.
Criteria for candidates
The program accepts applications from candidates, who have:
- strong desire and motivation to start a career in ICT
- ability to dedicate approximately 8-12 hours per week for studies
- basic IT skills (to search for information in web, use ready made applications, etc)
- a level of English that enables studying in English
- a previous specialization in some other field or at least 3 years of working experience after high-school
How to apply?
The first step is to complete the online application form in Google Forms.
Based on the applications, we will select suitable candidates and invite them to take part in online info sessions.
The second step includes participating in two online info sessions and completing a short homework task between them. During the sessions, you will learn more about the course structure, key milestones, schedule, expectations, and next steps.
The final selection will be based on your application, active participation in the info sessions, and completion of the homework task.
Criteria for passing the program
To pass the program, the learner must:
- finish the programming course (about 250 learning hours)
- attend 90% of the webinars related to soft-skills
- go for an internship/start additional IT related studies or start working in the IT field
Learners, who meet the criteria above will get a certificate stating that they have passed the program.
The team
The program is run by an experienced team from Smartworkacademy (Estonia) and Riga TechGirls (Latvia)
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Program is supported by:
Project information
SheCanAI has received 211,123 euros from the Interreg Central Baltic Program, covering 80% of the project-related costs. The remaining 20% is covered through own financing.
The project runs for 18 months, starting on 1 March 2026, and is divided into three six-month work packages:
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preparation and candidate selection
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AI/IT training
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placement support
The main goal of the SheCanAI program is to support at least150 graduates in increasing their competitiveness in the labour market, particularly through practical AI and IT skills.