Teaching and Building Inclusive Tech Education at ReDI School of Digital Integration
ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit technology school founded in 2015 that provides free digital education to migrants, refugees, and marginalized local communities. Operating across Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and online through its virtual campus (“Cyberspace”), ReDI’s mission is to reduce barriers to digital participation and connect learners to meaningful employment in the tech sector.
ReDI uses technology education as a tool for social and economic integration, combining practical digital skills training with career readiness and professional networking. Its model blends high-quality tech courses with mentorship, career workshops, company visits, and employer partnerships to help learners transition into the digital workforce with confidence.
The school offers a broad range of programs, from computer basics and coding fundamentals to advanced tracks in web development, UX/UI design, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. In addition to in-person classes, ReDI provides free online self-study courses developed with global technology partners, covering topics such as AI, cloud technologies, and IT infrastructure.
A defining feature of ReDI is its volunteer-driven and inclusive ecosystem, powered by teachers, mentors, and career coaches from the tech industry. Strong commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensure access for underrepresented groups, while initiatives like ReDI Kids and the ReDI School in Cyberspace extend digital education to younger learners and global audiences. Through this growing community, ReDI equips thousands of learners with skills, networks, and opportunities to participate fully in the digital economy.
Since September 2016, I have been actively involved as a volunteer teacher at ReDI School of Digital Integration in Berlin, contributing continuously across 20 semesters. During this time, I have taught and supported HTML and CSS courses reaching an estimated 400+ students, with an average class size of around 20 learners per semester. My role has included shaping and maintaining the foundational HTML/CSS curriculum, leading classes as a primary instructor, supporting ongoing courses as a teaching assistant, and iterating on course content to reflect evolving best practices in web standards and front-end development. In addition, I have supported the onboarding and integration of new volunteer teachers, helping ensure consistency, quality, and pedagogical alignment across cohorts. Beyond classroom teaching, I am also an active mentor on ReDI’s Connect platform, supporting learners with career guidance, technical questions, and professional development, further strengthening ReDI mission of digital inclusion and sustainable access to tech careers.
