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Developing tech-ready professionals and workforce for the digital future.

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The upcoming challenge by 2035:

Czechia will have to overcome Talent Scarcity and Skill Mismatch by gaining the right tech and human skills.

    

The Czech labor market is facing an unprecedented structural crisis. By 2035, Czechia will hit a wall: 415,000 unfilled job vacancies will open up—driven heavily by technology—while 355,000 existing jobs will disappear.

This is the ultimate market challenge. It is no longer just about a shortage of people; it is a critical skill mismatch. Traditional education and rigid, slow-moving retraining programs simply cannot keep pace with breakneck technological evolution. Companies can no longer rely solely on traditional hiring to fill the gap. We must actively build new talent and, crucially, upskill the existing workforce while shifting their mindset toward continuous growth.

Source: BCG & Aspen Institute / Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, 2025

42 Prague is the answer: a proven, peer-learning model operating across 58 campuses in 32 countries, now developing future-ready tech talent in Czechia. Tuition-free, barrier-free, and fully aligned with industry needs.

    

Local impact. Global network.

42 Prague is part of the worldwide 42 Network. The same proven methodology trusted by companies like Apple, Tesla, and BNP Paribas globally.

58
campuses worldwide
32
countries in the 42 Network
21,000+
active students in the Network

      

42 Prague by the numbers:

100%

employment rate among long-term programme graduates

2 500+

people trained since 2023 (short-term courses and long-term studies)

50+

students placed in tech jobs every year

300+

active students on campus right now

     

Our talent is different. Here's why.

42 Prague students aren't fresh-out-of-school juniors. The median age is 29, 70% come with prior professional experience, and our student body is 50% international — bringing diverse problem-solving perspectives to your teams.

    

What sets them apart:

STRONG TECHNICAL FOUNDATIONS

C, Python, algorithms, DevOps, AI/ML.

PROJECT-BASED EXPERIENCE

100+ real-world projects, not textbook exercises.

MINDSET BUILT FOR CHANGE

Ownership, resilience, adaptability.

AI-NATIVE THINKING

Our graduates don't just write code, they think like AI-native engineers.

      

100% of our long-term programme graduates have successfully entered the IT job market.

       

Three ways to partner with 42 Prague

TALENT PIPELINE & EDUCATION

Access developers through job fairs (2× per year), direct hiring, and 4–6 month full-time working experience placements. Host company excursions and campus events. Upskill your own team through life-long learning and AI programmes.

INNOVATION & SOLUTION

Test ideas, pilot tools, and solve real business problems with agile student teams. Run hackathons at our premises, from 1-day mini hackathons to 2-day multi-partner events with IP ownership, and your engineers as mentors.

VISIBILITY & PR

Reach a tech-savvy audience through our social media, campus presence, and co-branded content. Gain CSR leadership positioning in the ed/tech sector. Join exclusive B2B networking events with our ecosystem of industry partners.

     

Our Partnerships Team is open to co-create a package that fits your specific goals.

      

See what collaboration looks like in practice

From hackathons that produce working prototypes in 24 hours to ongoing talent pipelines — our partners come for the talent and stay for the innovation.

DIGIEDUHACK

Partner: Eduzměna Foundation Developed as part of an EU digital initiative, student teams built a data-processing framework enabling the Czech Republic's leading educational NGO to transition from local pilots to scaling systemic change nationally in 24 hours.

Read about it!

AI SKILL COACH

Partner: Škoda Auto / PwC Teams engineered an AI-driven platform to map employee competencies, providing personalized career development paths and giving managers a real-time overview of their organisation's internal skill landscape.

Read about it!

    

Download the full B2B Partnership Deck

         

WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY:

Trusted by leaders across tech, finance, and government.

Hana Součková

Hana Součková, Managing Director, SAP Czech Republic

"The world today is changing so rapidly that the ability to learn, adapt, and think critically is far more important than having a perfect resume. The role of educational organisations like 42 Prague is becoming increasingly important in helping students connect theory with business reality and acquire the digital and soft skills that will help them succeed in the job market."

Lukáš Kačena

Lukáš Kačena, Government Envoy for AI, Ministry of Industry and Trade

"To thrive, we must support innovative education models like 42 Prague that empower talent to not only adopt AI but to actively build it. Only through such a unified ecosystem can we transform AI from a challenge into a driver of European technological sovereignty."

Maren Gräf

Maren Gräf, Member of the Board of Management for People & Culture, Škoda Auto

"In a fast-changing world, collaboration, technical skills, and continuous learning are becoming key to success. 42 Prague creates an environment in which individuals take ownership of their learning, tackle complex challenges, and grow through collaboration — enabling them to shape their own future."

 
Let's talk about your talent and innovation needs.

     

We'll help you identify the right partnership model based on your goals. One 30-minute call is all it takes.

What happens next:

CONTACT US:

Petra Meliška

PETRA MELIŠKA

CEO 
  

Email: petra@42prague.com

Phone: +420 733 744 242

Jindřich Slunečko

Jindřich Slunečko

Partnership Lead

       

Email: jindrich@42prague.com

Phone: +420 774 980 609