The EdUP project organized the training “Inclusion as Embracing Diversity in the Educational Environment.” The event took place from March 10 to 14 in Lviv and brought together 17 psychologists and 8 social educators from 26 vocational education institutions. A key milestone of the course was the launch of the third module, “Adult Education: Veterans […]
On March 5-7, as part of the EdUP project, the training “Effective Communications for Vocational Education Institutions” was held, bringing together 29 vocational education institution leaders – project partners. The training was part of EdUP’s comprehensive support for vocational education institutions in building effective collaboration with businesses, attracting applicants, and shaping a positive image of […]
For International Women’s Day, the Swisscontact EdUP project highlights a woman who inspires the entire project team to work with dedication and instills hope for the future. We introduce Tetiana Horbunova, an expert in prior learning recognition within the EdUP project. She shared her story, spoke about her work at Swisscontact, and emphasized the importance […]
“It was challenging but exciting. We worked as a team, dividing responsibilities: some prepared the wires, others connected them to terminals. My task was to prepare the wiring. We had to assemble a circuit and make it work. Although we didn’t manage to complete everything, this was a learning experience, not a competition task. The […]
🎯 Expanding Educational Opportunities for Adults: EdUP and Tech StartUp School Develop Short-Term Courses in Chernihiv and Pryluky The EdUP project, in collaboration with the Tech StartUp School team, facilitated two roundtable discussions to shape the content of short-term training programs. These programs will be implemented at three vocational education institutions:🔹 Prilutsky Professional Lyceum in […]
EdUP Project Strengthens the Connection Between Vocational Education and Business The EdUP project is bridging the gap between vocational education and business, opening doors for students to leading enterprises. From June 2024 to February 2025, 450 students and 75 educators from 12 vocational education institutions visited various manufacturing companies, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Several industry […]
The reconstruction at the Kyiv Professional College of Civil Engineering was completed, and the first training session had taken place. The air raid alert, which sounded during the event, did not disrupt the training of teachers, as the shelter doubles as a comfortable learning space. To make this possible, the following work was completed in […]
As part of the EdUP Project, a roundtable was held to discuss the role of steering boards in vocational education. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, local education authorities, business leaders, and vocational school directors to explore best practices, challenges, and future steps for enhancing governance in […]
“Career Pathway: Dream, Plan, Achieve” Training The EdUP project recently concluded the final stage of its “Career Pathway: Dream, Plan, Achieve” program, designed to equip female graduates from 14 vocational institutions across Ukraine with essential career skills and self-presentation techniques. A key highlight was a professional photoshoot to enhance participants’ portfolios, strengthening their resumes and […]
Swisscontact Ukraine: Support That Inspires Even During War “The most challenging aspect is the unpredictability. For instance, during air raids, we have to pause project activities and move to shelters. This disrupts negotiations, planning, and training processes. On top of that, I constantly worry about my family back in the Mykolaiv region. The stress is […]
