Awarded Tablets to the Best High School Students of the 2024/2025 Generation from All Over Montenegro - ICT Cortex

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Awarded Tablets to the Best High School Students of the 2024/2025 Generation from All Over Montenegro.

The President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, and the ICT Cluster Cortex ceremoniously awarded tablets to the best high school students of the 2024/2025 generation from all over Montenegro at Villa Gorica.

The President emphasized that he is pleased to see that the ceremony dedicated to the top students from all high schools in Montenegro is being organized for the third consecutive year, stressing that a society based on education, hard work, and knowledge is the foundation for Montenegro’s progress.

“The hard work and achievements of our students have brought us together here today, continuing the tradition I initiated in the first year of my mandate, which aims to institutionally recognize the best among us. I am glad that I am not alone in this endeavor, and I would like to express my gratitude to ICT Cortex, where we have had a partner from the very beginning when it comes to recognizing excellence,” said Milatović.

He expressed his belief that the established cooperation, to the mutual satisfaction of both parties, will continue in the coming years, fostering a healthy partnership between the business community and the Office of the President.

“Dear students, I believe you are well aware that every step you take and every achievement you accomplish plays a significant role in your personal development as future intellectuals, but also contributes to the prosperity and bright future of our society. What sets you apart and has brought you here today, at such a young age, is not only your excellent grades and exemplary behavior. It is also the fact that you recognized early on that every test, essay, and homework assignment was a piece of the puzzle that you approached with responsibility and the work habits necessary for success,” said Milatović.

He emphasized that now is their time.

“But not only now. It is already clear to everyone that through your hard work and dedication, you have paved the way for your future, where many more successes await you. Be proud of what you have achieved, remain humble in your victories, and tirelessly strive for new heights. The world, with all its challenges and opportunities, lies before you, and I am confident that you will make the best use of the education you have acquired and fully realize yourselves in your chosen professions,” stated Milatović.

President Milatović also shared with the students his vision of Montenegrin society, which, as he emphasized, he has been advocating for since the beginning of his term.

“It is a society based on hard work and knowledge. A society where your worth and abilities matter, not how much you have or who you know. A society where diplomas are earned through effort, not bought or carelessly handed out by dubious universities. I believe that a successful society is built by healthy, educated youth, and you represent the image of Montenegrin society that I clearly see and want all citizens of our country to see as well. That is why I have launched a series of initiatives — from awarding the best high school students, granting scholarships to top students who plan to study at the world’s most prestigious universities, to supporting youth initiatives and many other activities aimed at recognizing and rewarding hard work and knowledge.

Dear students, to those of you who choose to continue your education in Montenegro, I wish you to make the most of the opportunities offered by our universities, but also to be proactive and critical — to point out the shortcomings you notice, because that is precisely how we ensure the continuous progress of our education system.

To those of you planning to continue your education abroad, I encourage you to take the best from European and global universities, while also being aware that you are, at the same time, ambassadors of Montenegro. That is not only a great privilege, but also a responsibility. I believe in your success and hope that, wherever life takes you, you will always carry Montenegro in your heart.

You will forgive me for saying this openly, but I am counting on your return — because only by bringing the best minds together can Montenegro stand shoulder to shoulder with leading countries in various fields,” said Milaović

He pointed out that youth and knowledge not only shape good individuals but also those who contribute to the well-being of others.

“Not only good doctors, but also a better healthcare system. Not only good engineers, but also quality infrastructure. And not only good lawyers, but also the rule of law and strong institutions. This applies to every field, and I want you to keep that in mind. It is up to you to become the best version of yourselves, and it is up to us to create the conditions for you to stay here, in your Montenegro,” concluded President Milatović.

The Executive Director of the NGO ICT Cortex, Maja Laušević Odalović, stated that this is more than just an award ceremony — it is proof that Montenegro has a youth worth investing in.

“We are proud that, together with the Office of the President of Montenegro and our member companies, we can support the best high school students from across the country. Through this initiative, our member companies have shown that they believe in young people, education, and the future of Montenegro. We believe that among these students are future engineers, innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs, and we hope that many of them will take their first professional steps within one of our companies. ICT Cortex is here to connect, support, and build a community where knowledge and talent stay and grow here, in Montenegro. This is our joint investment in a better future,” said Laušević Odalović.

The member companies that donated funds for the purchase of the tablets are: Čikom, Codelab, Data Design, POS4.me, Profit App, SKY SAT, Payten, Fleka, and Telemont.