The occupational standard for Concrete Worker has been approved. Developed by the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine in partnership with the EdUP project, the document establishes modern requirements for the profession and provides a foundation for updating educational programmes and training qualified specialists needed for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The development of the standard was preceded by […]
On 2–3 June 2026, 29 representatives of vocational schools from across Ukraine completed the EdUP training programme for Business Partnership Coordinators. The final module focused on planning, monitoring, and negotiating partnerships between education and business. Line manager of Private Sector Engagement, EdUP The programme was developed in response to one of the key challenges identified […]
From 30 March to 29 May 2026, teachers from vocational schools took part in the EdUP course “AI in the Development of Learning Materials”. Participants from 27 vocational schools joined the programme. Over the course of two months, teachers learned how to use modern digital tools and artificial intelligence to create more engaging and effective […]
From 21 to 24 May 2026, the EdUP project presented a Career Development Center (CDC) for vocational education institutions at the Career Festival in Kyiv. Throughout the four-day event, career advisors from EdUP partner institutions provided consultations to visitors, helping them explore career options, prepare CVs, and plan their first steps into the labour market. […]
Together with the Association of “Ukrainian Manufacturers of Transparent Structures”, a training session titled “Mentorship at the Enterprise” was conducted to promote effective approaches to knowledge transfer and employee adaptation in business environments. Teamwork during the training session The training was delivered by Larysa Shtefan, HR Lead at Glas Trösch Ukraine and a participant of […]
Within Install Fest Ukraine 2026, a professional skills competition for VET teachers training masters in the occupation “Installer of sanitary systems and equipment” took place. A total of 21 masters of vocational training from EdUP partner institutions participated. The winners of the competition were: Serhii Riabov (Chernihiv) Ivan Korohoda (Kamianets-Podilskyi) Oleksandr Panshchannyi (Odesa) Beyond the […]
The first group of vocational training teachers in welding professions has successfully completed an internship at a production facility. The programme brought together participants from seven vocational education institutions partnering with the EdUP project. They completed both theoretical training and hands-on practice in real production conditions. The practical component took place at an enterprise where participants worked […]
Dina Yusko, a student of Volodymyrets Higher Vocational School in Rivne region, took part in the EdUP Welding Cup 2026 skills competition held in Vinnytsia. Among 26 students from vocational education institutions across different regions of Ukraine, she was the only female participant. At just 16 years old, Dina is continuing a family tradition of […]
“Management Monitoring and Data-Driven Decision-Making” A 3-day training brought together leaders of 29 vocational education schools — partners of the Project. 📌The training aimed to strengthen participants’ competencies in using analytical tools to improve institutional management and educational processes. Participants worked on developing management monitoring systems and data-driven decision-making practices, recognizing that a strong strategy […]
The EdUP Project, in partnership with the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine (CBU) and with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES), held a round table dedicated to discussing two important documents for the vocational education system — the Procedure for Practical Training and the Model Student Employment Contract. The […]
