The upgraded Tiling Technologies Training and Practice Centre has been opened at the Kyiv Professional College of Civil Construction. The workshop was established within the Swisscontact EdUP project, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and thanks to private sector partners, particularly Sika Ukraine, which played a key role in […]
A three-day training in Rivne brought together over 100 participants from across Ukraine — students, as well as coordinators and career advisors from Career Development Centers of vocational colleges. Prior to the training, in February, representatives of the Career Centers’ teams participated in preparatory learning through three online webinars. Career Development Center coordinators were trained […]
The EdUP project, implemented by Swisscontact with the support of Switzerland, is launching a strategic partnership with the Veteran Cluster of Ukraine. The memorandum of cooperation was signed by Artem Honcharenko, Head of the Veterans Institute at KNUCA, and Poshan Bahadur KC, Country Director of Swisscontact in Ukraine. The parties initiated this partnership to expand […]
On 9–10 December, Kyiv hosted the intensive “Power of Change: Experience That Transforms” – the first offline module of psychosocial training for specialists. The training was conducted by Olena Kapustiuk, Psychosocial Support and Soft Skills Training Expert at EdUP, Swisscontact. Over the course of two days, participants immersed themselves in a comprehensive programme aimed at […]
How can vocational education become a driver of post-war recovery? In Ukraine, this is already becoming a reality. Millions of Ukrainians have lost their jobs, homes, or professions due to the war. At the same time, the economy is experiencing a severe shortage of qualified workers in construction and technical fields. According to the State […]
This direction aims to strengthen an inclusive and resilient system of vocational education and training (VET) in Ukraine by integrating war-affected adults into the country’s economic recovery processes.
In partnership with the private sector, educational institutions, and civil society organizations, the EdUP team is developing a modern model of short-term vocational training that combines the development of technical and life skills, psychosocial support, and coaching to improve employability and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Direction: Infrastructure Support (“Upgrading Vocational Education Institutions’ Infrastructure”). Direction focuses on the construction and renovation of vocational education and training (VET) institutions.
During the first phase of this component, it supported 9 vocational education and training (VET) institutions in regions affected by the war, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, Romny, Poltava, Brovary, and Kyiv.
This direction aims to enhance the organizational capacity of vocational education and training (VET) institutions by improving management practices, educational processes, and communication strategies. It also emphasizes the importance of fostering partnerships with local communities, businesses, and authorities to ensure the competitiveness of graduates in the labor market.
This direction aims to foster effective collaboration between the private sector and vocational education and training (VET) institutions to improve the quality of workforce preparation, enhance institutional capacity, and align the educational process with the evolving needs of the labor market. The ultimate goal is to ensure graduates are well-equipped to meet employer expectations and succeed professionally.
This direction focuses on identifying, analyzing, and addressing current challenges in vocational education in Ukraine. Through ongoing dialogue with educators, the team develops and implements innovative learning materials such as interactive manuals, mobile applications, and video guides. These resources are designed for use in both in-person and remote learning formats. While embracing modern technologies, the project also emphasizes traditional printed materials, ensuring the continuity of education in the face of energy supply instability.
