In an increasingly digital world, access to digital skills is no longer optional; it’s essential. ReDI School of Digital Integration Denmark (ReDI School Denmark) is at the forefront of this shift. Through free education, support, and a strong community network, ReDI is helping participants acquire technical know-how and integrate more fully into Danish society and the workplace.
In a country famed for its digital prowess, a crucial question remains: is everyone equipped to participate in this future?
1. What is ReDI school?
ReDI School of Digital Integration Denmark (ReDI School Denmark) is a non-profit organisation on a mission to empower women and non-binary people with refugee and migrant backgrounds. They can support you in enhancing your digital skills and facilitate your integration into Danish workplaces and society at no cost. Do you have what it takes?
2. Where & How ReDI Works
Locations: Copenhagen and Aarhus (The Danish Chapter). If you are reside in Copenhagen area, Malmö can also be an option for you.
Semesters: Two per year – Spring & Fall.
Courses Offered: All courses offered by ReDI are free.
3. Why ReDI Matters
- Digital inclusion & equality
Many migrants/refugees may lack previous exposure to digital tools or not have access to courses. By offering free education, ReDI breaks those barriers. Moreover, focusing on women & non-binary persons helps address gender imbalances in tech. - Integration into society & job market
Learning digital skills is one thing; gaining confidence, understanding local norms, mentorship & networks is another challenge. ReDI supports all these initiatives. Having career coaches, internships, and partner companies who match talent with real opportunities.. - Volunteer and community engagement
The ReDI model depends heavily on volunteers who act as teachers, mentors and coaches. Each semester lasts 3 – 4 months, and each course runs 1-2 times a week. As a volunteer, expect to teach as a team consisting of 5-7 teachers. Become a volunteer with ReDI today. - Building a more diverse tech talent pool
For Denmark (and globally), tapping into diverse perspectives is not only socially just, but also economically smart. ReDI helps companies find talent they otherwise may not reach.
4. Get Involved
ReDI offers multiple pathways for students, volunteers, or partners interested in emerging technology.
- Students: Courses in Aarhus & Copenhagen covering entry-level to intermediate/advanced tech skills.
- Volunteers: Teach digital skills, act as career coach to help students navigate the Danish job market, lead workshops, or share your expertise.
- Partners & Companies: As a company, you can sponsor courses, host internships (3-6 months), offer company visits or workshops, help define curriculum, provide volunteers, etc.
- Support & Donations: ReDI is non-profit organisation and relies on support that boosts them to offer free tech education to underprivileged communities. Support ReDI today.
5. Impact & Recognition
ReDI School Denmark doesn’t just talk the talk about impact; they have been recognized: They recently won the Danish Diversity award, 2025. (Article in Danish) or this English article in The Copenhagen Post (Requires subscription). The awards are not just symbolic, they reflect real lives changed, skills gained, confidence and opportunity.
6. Why ReDI School Denmark Is Inspiring
Redi stands out because of a combination of several parameters:
- Mission + practicality: Free access, real skills, real pathways.
- Inclusivity: Targeting groups (women, non-binary, migrants/refugees) who often face multiple barriers.
- Community leverage: Volunteers, partners, society pulling together.
- Local relevance with global trends: As digital skills are needed everywhere, ReDI can help people catch up with what the workforce demands.
Conslusion
ReDI School Denmark is more than a school – it’s a bridge. A bridge from uncertainty to self-confidence, from isolation to integration, from under-prepared to job-ready. Its free courses, strong community, and mission to lift up marginalized voices are vital in today’s world.
As a student or a professional in Denmark, ReDI could be a stepping stone towards your personal growth and networking. Join the bandwagon.
If you’re interested in tech, in helping out, or in supporting social change, ReDI shows how you can contribute in meaningful ways. For students in Denmark, it can open doors. For volunteers and partners, it offers an opportunity to make a real social impact. For Denmark as a whole, it strengthens its future by integrating and uplifting the new members of its society.
