2nd Practical Training Conference “Modern Technologies in Building Insulation Systems”

The EdUP project team held the 2nd Practical Training Conference “Modern Technologies in Building Insulation Systems” for teachers and vocational trainers from partner institutions. The training took place at the workshops of the Kyiv Vocational College of Civil Engineering. A total of 28 teachers from 14 vocational institutions took part in the event, improving their […]

EdUP presented the Workplace Mentorship Program during the CBU Business Day

At the KCU Business Day, the EdUP project team presented the Workplace Mentorship Training Program: how to retain and develop staff. During the panel, EdUP experts emphasized that developing a mentorship system is a key avenue for improving training quality and strengthening partnerships between education and business. Yana Kochuhura, Head of the “Private Sector Engagement” […]

Training for Career Development Center Coordinators by EdUP

The EdUP project organized a three-day offline training for coordinators of Career Development Centers (CDCs) from vocational education schools across Ukraine. The event was part of a comprehensive learning program that combined a series of earlier online webinars with practical teamwork sessions during the in-person phase. Educators from 26 VET schools representing various regions of […]

Training by Geberit for Vocational Education Teachers

The EdUP project organized a hands-on training for vocational teachers with the support of Geberit, the project’s main private donor. The event took place in Kyiv, at the company’s training center. Representatives from 22 VET schools, partners of the Project, took part. The trainers were Anton Shovkovyi, Geberit expert, and Roman Letnianka, invited expert and […]

Supervisory Boards in VET Institutions: Open Dialogue on New Legal Frameworks

A roundtable on the establishment and functioning of supervisory boards in vocational education institutions was organized by the EdUP project in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES). The meeting brought together representatives of businesses, employers, education departments, and vocational colleges as part of a public discussion on the draft Model […]

Strategic Roundtable: EdUP and Business Partners Unite in the Carpathians

The Swisscontact EdUP project team held a strategic roundtable on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi in the Carpathians. The event brought together members of the project team and representatives of the business community — our partners. Among them were: Mykhailo Orlenko, Executive Director of the Association “Ukrainian Manufacturers of Translucent Structures”; Serhii Zapetliaiev, Director of LLC […]

“The Power of Community”: EdUP Summer School 2025 for VET School Leaders

In August, the EdUP project held its Summer School 2025 for leaders of vocational education and training (VET) institutions “The Power of Community.” The event brought together 38 participants — directors and deputy directors of 23 VET schools engaged in the project — and became a platform for experience exchange, leadership development, and finding solutions […]

Safe, Autonomous, and Green: 8 EdUP Vocational Schools Equipped with Solar Stations

In eight vocational education institutions — partners of the EdUP project — the reconstruction of internal power networks in shelters has been completed, along with the installation of photovoltaic (solar) stations.The systems were installed following the full renovation and outfitting of underground shelters. These safe learning spaces are now also equipped with autonomous power sources, […]

Empowering VET Education: Swiss Delegation Visits Kharkiv Technical School

On July 8, a high-level Swiss delegation, led by the President of the National Council of Switzerland, Maja Riniker, visited the Kharkiv Technical School, in eastern Ukraine. The visit highlighted how targeted support from the Swiss government is enabling continuity in vocational education.  Mrs. Riniker was accompanied by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine, Félix […]